Fraud screening at the point of credit
Built for speed, scale and value
Finance providers operate at the sharp end of credit decisioning. Whether approving thousands of low‑value applications in seconds or progressing a small number of high‑value lending deals, the pressure is constant: make fast decisions without writing hidden risk into the book.
Fraud intelligence built for better lending decisions
In finance, fraud frequently passes standard ID checks and appears legitimate at the point of decision, only surfacing later in arrears, write‑offs and inflated expected credit loss, often after the same identities, documents or behaviours have appeared across multiple lenders.
Synectics helps finance providers apply shared, real‑time fraud intelligence at the point of decision. Using National SIRA, the UK’s most authoritative cross‑sector fraud intelligence database, we enable earlier, sharper decisions that protect margins, support responsible lending and keep genuine customers moving.

Retail Finance
Fast approvals without blind spots
Retail finance demands instant decisions at scale. Fraud exploits the same speed, hiding in repeat applications, synthetic identities and later‑stage losses. Synectics delivers sub‑second screening using shared intelligence, helping lenders:
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Approve genuine customers faster
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Reduce over‑lending driven by multi‑lender exposure
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Uncover fraud hidden in write‑offs and arrears
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Keep expected credit loss under control without adding friction.
Here, speed isn’t optional. The advantage comes from seeing more at the moment of decision, not slowing the journey.
Motor Finance
Clarity across complex supply chains
Motor finance combines high‑speed lending with complex dealer and broker networks. Fraud often repeats across lenders and channels. Synectics applies shared fraud intelligence in real time, enabling:
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Sub‑second screening at application and in‑life
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Earlier detection of repeat and organised behaviour
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Consistent decisions across dealer and broker networks
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Reduced reliance on downstream investigation and loss prevention.
The result is cleaner books, more confident pricing and fewer surprises after approval.
Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL)
Confident credit approvals
BNPL operates at extreme volume with minimal friction. In this model, fraud rarely looks suspicious in isolation. Risk emerges through velocity, repetition and network behaviour.
Synectics helps BNPL providers:
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Detect repeat behaviour across lenders in real time
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Identify synthetic and manipulated identities earlier
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Apply proportionate controls that protect conversion
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Turn instant approvals into informed approvals.
When speed defines the customer experience, shared fraud intelligence is the critical enabler.
Bridging & Development Finance
Confidence for high value, time critical lending
Bridging and development lending presents a different risk profile - fewer deals but significantly higher exposure. Here, the challenge is not scale, it is visibility. Risk hides in undisclosed connections, misrepresented identity and limited insight beyond the immediate transaction.
Synectics supports bridging and development lenders by providing:
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Pre‑screening of applicants and associated entities
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Visibility of links across directors, addresses and counterparties
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Earlier identification of identity fraud and misrepresentation
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Risk insight that supports speed without undermining confidence.
Endorsed by the BDLA, our approach strengthens due diligence while keeping deals moving.
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Built for decision velocity
Fraud controls designed for high‑speed finance models.
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Shared intelligence at scale
National SIRA connects 180+ organisations across finance, insurance and government.
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Fraud surfaced before it becomes loss
Earlier insight reduces write‑offs and inflated expected credit loss.
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Flexible across finance types
Effective for both high‑volume consumer finance and high‑value specialist lending.
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