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Indonesia's P2P Lending Grows 25%, JULO Strengthens Credit Quality
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Indonesia's P2P Lending Grows 25%, JULO Strengthens Credit Quality

2026-03-26 18:18 Last Updated At:18:35

JAKARTA, Indonesia, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Indonesia's fintech lending (P2P lending) industry continues to demonstrate strong growth. Data from the Financial Services Authority (OJK) shows that outstanding loans from fintech lending reached IDR 98.54 trillion as of January 2026, growing 25.52% year-on-year.

Amid this growth, fintech players are increasingly strengthening their business fundamentals, including risk management and credit quality. PT JULO Teknologi Finansial (JULO) outlines several strategies to support sustainable growth in 2026.

"We see significant room for growth in this industry. However, going forward, credit quality will be a key factor. That is why we continue to enhance our underwriting processes to establish more targeted and sustainable lending," said Harri Suhendra, President Director of JULO.

As of January 2026, JULO recorded a 90-day repayment success rate (TKB90) of 99%, reflecting stable credit quality amid increasing loan disbursement. The company also consistently fulfills its reporting obligations to the Financial Information Service System (SLIK) as part of its commitment to transparency and good governance.

JULO continues to expand its reach across Indonesia. As of 2025, the JULO application has been downloaded more than 25 million times on the Google Play Store and App Store.

In line with this growth, JULO continues to strengthen its financial literacy programs while introducing various initiatives to encourage responsible credit usage. Through this approach, the company maintains a balance between growth and credit quality, while supporting the development of a healthy and responsible digital financing ecosystem in Indonesia.

Andri S., a long-time JULO user since 2020, shared his experience in using financing to improve his quality of life. "I signed up for JULO when I was starting a small business. I used the credit limit to find clothing suppliers, purchase a domain, and develop product packaging. Within about six months, my business grew. Now I have a small office and have started exporting overseas," he said.

As a homegrown digital credit platform licensed and supervised by OJK, JULO has been trusted by more than 3.29 million users across Indonesia, from Aceh to Papua, with over 25% of loan disbursements distributed outside Java. To date, the company has disbursed more than IDR 27 trillion for various needs, including business capital, education, healthcare, and household expenses. JULO offers credit limits of up to IDR 50 million with flexible tenors of up to 12 months and competitive interest rates in line with OJK regulations.

About JULO

JULO is an innovative Indonesian financial technology company committed to providing accessible digital credit solutions through a smartphone-based application. Easy and affordable access to credit empowers individuals to meet their financial needs, improve quality of life, increase productivity, and support the circulation of the national economy.

JULO is also among the first fintech companies in Indonesia to implement a fully digital credit underwriting process at a national scale, supported by a proprietary risk assessment platform. This platform enables end-to-end consumer credit applications and creditworthiness assessments directly through a mobile application.

Founded in 2016, JULO's loan services are now accessible nationwide across Indonesia. Headquartered in Jakarta, JULO is backed by leading venture capital firms, including Credit Saison, Skystar Capital, Saratoga Investama, East Ventures, Quona Capital, Central Capital Ventura, MDI Ventures, and Gobi Partners.

JULO officially obtained its operating license as a registered fintech lending provider from the Indonesian Financial Services Authority (Otoritas Jasa Keuangan/OJK) under Decree No. KEP-16/D.05/2020 dated May 19, 2020. Since entering Indonesia's peer-to-peer lending industry, JULO has secured multiple funding rounds, including a US$10 million Series A funding in 2018 and a US$80 million Series B funding in 2022. These investments have enabled JULO to continuously expand its services and deliver practical, accessible digital credit solutions to communities across Indonesia.

To date, the JULO application has been downloaded more than 25,6 million times and has disbursed digital credit to over 3 million borrowers nationwide. JULO has also received several awards in recognition of its commitment to social impact, business ecosystem development, and innovation in the financial services landscape, including Winner of the Indonesia Fintech Festival (2016), Winner of the UN FinTech Challenge (2018), Winner of Inclusive Fintech 50 (2019), Financial Inclusion of the Year and Consumer Lending Product of the Year at the Asian Banking and Finance Retail Banking Awards 2024, as well as Asia FinTech Awards 2024.

For more information about JULO, please visit www.julo.co.id

Media Contact

For further information and media inquiries, please contact:

Edira
Marketing, JULO
Office 88@Kasablanka Tower A, 5th Floor
Jl. Raya Casablanca, RT.16/RW.5
Menteng Dalam, Tebet, South Jakarta
DKI Jakarta 12870

Email: marketing@julo.co.id
Website: https://www.julo.co.id

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Indonesia's P2P Lending Grows 25%, JULO Strengthens Credit Quality

Indonesia's P2P Lending Grows 25%, JULO Strengthens Credit Quality

BANGKOK, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Chulalongkorn University, in collaboration with the Thai Red Cross Society and Specialty Innovation Co., Ltd., held a press conference announcing the licensing agreement for research utilization and the launch of "SALYWA", an artificial saliva product made from Thai herbal extracts. The product is designed to relieve dry mouth and reduced saliva production, particularly among cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy and elderly individuals. The initiative aims to bring Thai research into practical use under the concept of "Innovation for Society." 

The press conference took place on March 6, 2026, at the reception hall on the 1st floor of the Somdet Phra Nyanasamvara (Charoen Suvaddhano) Building, Thai Red Cross Society. The event featured Prof. Dr. Wilert Puriwat, President of Chulalongkorn University; Mr. Tej Bunnag, Secretary-General of the Thai Red Cross Society; and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Panvipa Krisdaphong, Managing Director of Specialty Innovation Co., Ltd., who discussed the goals of the collaboration to promote Thai innovation for societal benefit and to advance research toward industrial-scale production.

The event also included a panel discussion titled "Artificial Saliva Innovation: From Research to the SALYWA Product." The session highlighted the ideas and development process behind transforming laboratory research into a practical product. Speakers included Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pichit Suwanprakorn, Chairman of the Education and Research System Management Committee at the Thai Red Cross Society; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kanaungnit Kingpetch, the lead researcher from the Faculty of Medicine at Chulalongkorn University; and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Panvipa Krisdaphong, with the discussion moderated by Dr. Kittilak Julasathien.

SALYWA: Artificial Saliva from Thai Herbal Research 

SALYWA is an artificial saliva innovation developed from research conducted by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kanaungnit Kingpetch and her team from the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University. The innovation is protected under a petty patent jointly held by Chulalongkorn University and the Thai Red Cross Society. 

The product is formulated using Thai herbal extracts, particularly ginger extract, which helps stimulate natural saliva secretion. It features a Dual-Action concept, designed both to coat the oral cavity and increase moisture, leaving users with a comfortable and refreshed feeling after use. 

Addressing Chronic Dry Mouth 

Chronic dry mouth (Xerostomia) is a common condition, especially among head and neck cancer patients receiving radiation therapy. More than 70–80% of such patients experience reduced salivary gland function, which can cause difficulty eating and swallowing and increase the risk of oral infections. 

At the same time, Thailand is rapidly becoming a fully aged society, with more than 13 million people aged 60 and above, representing over 20% of the population. This makes dry mouth and reduced saliva production a significant health issue affecting the quality of life of many people. 

Product Details 

SALYWA is designed to be easy to use and safe, classified as not a drug and sugar-free, making it suitable for elderly individuals, cancer patients, and people with low saliva production. 

The product is available in two forms:

  • Artificial saliva gel – 50 ml, 300 THB 
  • Artificial saliva spray – 30 ml, 275 THB 

Users can rinse or spray the product in the mouth 3–4 times daily when experiencing dry mouth or when additional oral moisture is needed. 

Innovation for Society 

This collaboration reflects the concept of "Innovation for Society." In addition to selling the product at a standard price, the private sector also supports the distribution of artificial saliva products through a charitable fund. These products will be provided free of charge to underprivileged patients, enabling them to access Thai-developed innovations. 

The initiative highlights the role of collaboration between academic institutions, healthcare organizations, and industry in transforming research knowledge into sustainable societal benefits. 

Those interested in supporting the project can donate to the "Artificial Saliva Support Fund for Patients" at the Donation Center, Administration Building, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society (Tel. +66 2 256 4000 ext. 4397). 

Continue reading a full article on the website: https://www.chula.ac.th/en/news/292774/

About Chulalongkorn University
Chulalongkorn University has made the world's top 50 university list for employment outcomes, which reflects both the high employment rate and work ability of Chula graduates. The university is also listed as the best in Thailand for the 15th Consecutive Year (since 2009), according to the newly released QS World University Rankings 2024, putting Chula at 211th in the world, up from 244th last year.

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Chula, Thai Red Cross Society Partner to Bring "SALYWA" Artificial Saliva to Patients

Chula, Thai Red Cross Society Partner to Bring "SALYWA" Artificial Saliva to Patients

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