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Direct debit mandates have become a common tool for loan repayment, helping lenders automate collections and reduce missed payments. But for many borrowers and even lenders, questions still arise around how these mandates work, what consent really means, and how disputes or cancellations are handled. From setup and authorization to compliance and customer protection, understanding the key aspects of direct debit is essential for building a smooth, transparent, and trustworthy repayment process.

Many lenders blame late payments on “bad borrowers,” but the real problem is often hidden in the data they overlook. This article explains why your default rate is higher than it should be and highlights five powerful data points, often ignored by lenders that can dramatically improve underwriting accuracy, borrower monitoring, and repayment performance.

The question lenders now ask is simple: does Android still allow loan apps to scrape SMS from users’ phones for credit scoring?