Netbank, JuanHand partner to expand lending to underserved Filipinos

By Gloria Methri

Netbank Inc., a rural bank in the Philippines, has announced a strategic partnership with JuanHand, the country’s FinTech lending app, to extend financial access to unbanked and underserved communities nationwide.

The collaboration aims to empower Filipinos of all ages by delivering innovative, tailored lending solutions to support personal goals and business ventures. Senior representatives from both firms attended the partnership launch, including Netbank Co-founder and CEO David Paulo Dela Paz and Head of Lender Amiel De Sotto.

Also present were key stakeholders from FinVolution and WeFund Lending Corp., including FinVolution Global CEO Tiezheng “Tim” Li and Francisco “Coco” Mauricio, President and CEO of WeFund Lending Corp.

“Through embedded finance, we are enabling JuanHand to serve more underserved Filipinos better,” said Amiel de Sotto, Head of Lender at Netbank. “Our goal is to empower partners like JuanHand to scale faster and deliver financial services directly to those who need them the most.”

JuanHand, operated by WeFund Lending Corp., has disbursed over ₱40 billion in loans and has over 12 million users. The app is famous for its fast approval, minimal requirements, and easy-to-use interface. JuanHand’s innovation, compliance, and accessibility to customer service earned it the title of the leading loan app in the country.

“We are delighted that Netbank chose JuanHand to be its lending partner,” said Francisco “Coco” Mauricio, President and CEO of WeFund Lending Corp. “This partnership will benefit millions of Filipinos and provide financial assistance anytime and anywhere they need it. With Netbank, we will continue to break through boundaries and serve every Juan without limits.”