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UX Research Simplifies a Microfinance App for First-Time Users

A microfinance app for rural borrowers · Patna, Bihar · Engagement: 10 weeks

UX Research Simplifies a Microfinance App for First-Time UsersBFSI, NBFCs & Fintech
+47%onboarding completion
-35%field staff assistance needed
+22%on-time repayments via app

About the client

A microfinance app for rural borrowers, based in Patna, Bihar, operating in the bfsi, nbfcs & fintech sector.

The problem

Many borrowers abandoned the app during onboarding, and field staff spent time helping customers complete steps.

What we did

  • Field interviews with borrowers in villages
  • Journey mapping of onboarding and repayment
  • Hindi-first interface with voice prompts
  • Fewer steps and clearer feedback
  • Usability tests with prototypes

Outcome

  • +47% onboarding completion
  • -35% field staff assistance needed
  • +22% on-time repayments via app

Services involved

UX Design & Research · UI/UX & Branding

Client identity withheld. This anonymised case study is an illustrative example of our approach; figures are indicative and results vary by business, market and budget.