Your Investment Decisions are Easier With Lendo’s Evaluation Engine

The engine assesses SME credit risk using transparent criteria and trusted data, helping investors make clear and informed decisions under SAMA supervision.

Licensed and supervised by the Saudi Central Bank and structured in accordance with Shariah principles.

How the risk assessment model works.

Step one

It assesses reliable financial and commercial data.

Step two

Evaluates the risk level of the credit history through checks of systems like SIMAH.

Step three

The model is used to assess the company's risks and assign a rating.

Step four

It classifies companies according to risk levels.

Step five

Provides investors with risk information before investing.

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Credit risk assessment helps investors evaluate a company's ability to meet its obligations and make investment decisions based on transparent and reliable data.

What is a credit rating?

A credit rating is a score or assessment that indicates the likelihood of a company settling its loans on time. A high rating means lower risk, while a low rating indicates higher risk. It is used by banks, investors, and financial institutions to make financing and investment decisions.

What Are Credit Rating Scores?

Credit rating scores are letters representing a company’s creditworthiness.

For example:

High score → Low risk, reliable repayment
Medium score → Moderate risk
Low score → Higher risk, may face repayment issues

Investors use these scores to compare SMEs and decide where to invest.

How Credit Risk Assessment Supports Better Investments decisions

Credit risk assessment helps investors make safer decisions by:

Highlighting the risk level accosted with the SMEs
Allowing portfolio diversification across different risk levels
Providing clear, structured information

Lendo’s scoring system adds extra insight by combining traditional credit ratings with verified data and risk modeling, making investment decisions more transparent.

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Corporate Risk Categories

Low Risk (A)
(A)

A financially strong company that pays regularly and predictably.

Medium Risk (B)
(B)

A stable company with good financials and a solid repayment record.

Elevated Risk (C)
(C)

The company may be less stable or financially weaker; suitable for investors who can take on higher risk.

High Risk (D)
(D)

High uncertainty; suitable for investors willing to take on high risk.

What Factors Go Into Risk Scoring

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The company's financial position

Market and Sector Assessment

Sector conditions, business cycle, and market risks.

Credit Report

External credit checks via SIMAH

Comparison of Risk Categories

Indicator

Low Risk
(A)

Moderate risk (B)

Elevated Risk (C)

High Risk
(D)

Company Credit History
Excellent
Excellent
Very Good
Good
Financial Position
High
High
High
Acceptable
Owners
Excellent
Excellent
Good
Good
Invoice Strength
Excellent
Excellent
Very Good
Very Good
Backed by a Promissory Note from the company and a Personal Guarantee.

Key Benefits of Auto Investing

Smarter Diversification of Investments

Use risk categories to allocate your investments and reduce risks.

Transparency in every opportunity

Risk levels are clearly shared with all investors.

Reliable data sources

Integrated with trusted systems like Simah.

Clear visibility into company risks

Review organized data on each company before investing.

FAQs

Lendo is a Saudi fintech company that provides Shariah-compliant debt crowdfunding solutions. The platform enables businesses to access the liquidity they need, while offering investors short-term opportunities with attractive potential returns.

All investment and financing activities carried out by Lendo comply with Islamic Sharia principles.

It is the financing of small and medium-sized companies by a group of investors. It is divided into two types:

1-Crowdfunding through ownership. 2-Crowdfunding through financing

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