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The Philippine Star
December 9, 2025 | 12:00am
WeFund Lending Corp., operator of the JuanHand online lending application, has secured a multimillion-peso credit facility with HSBC in the Philippines. The proceeds will be deployed to expand financial access for underserved yet creditworthy Filipinos. Photo shows (from left) Joseph Ruan, COO of WeFund Lending Corp.; Tim Li, CEO of FinVolution Group; Francisco Mauricio, president and CEO of WeFund Lending Corp.; Shaun Sakhrani, head of structured banking-Southeast Asia, HSBC Philippines/Singapore, and Xiaodong Sun, head of international business of FinVolution Group.
STAR / File
MANILA, Philippines — WeFund Lending Corp., operator of the JuanHand online lending application, has secured a multmillion-peso credit facility with HSBC in the Philippines.
The proceeds will be deployed to expand financial access for underserved yet creditworthy Filipinos.
The credit facility aims to strengthen financial inclusion by providing immediate and sustainable access to financing for individuals with limited or no credit history. This initiative underscores WeFund’s commitment to advancing responsible lending and promoting long-term financial empowerment across the country.
WeFund, operator of the JuanHand lending platform, has disbursed over P85 billion in loans to more than 20 million registered users.
Recognized as one of the Philippines’ leading fintech cash lending apps, JuanHand provides fast and reliable access to funds, approving and disbursing loans in under five minutes.
With its strong focus on fair interest rates, regulatory compliance and customer-centric service, JuanHand continues to lead the way in offering trusted, technology-driven financial solutions to mainstream Filipinos.
According to Francisco “Coco” Mauricio, president and CEO of WeFund Lending Corp./JuanHand, “This credit facility will enable us to extend our reach and impact, ensuring that millions of Filipinos, particularly those historically underserved, can gain access to responsible credit. Empowering individuals through financial inclusion is at the core of what we do, and this collaboration marks a meaningful step toward that goal.”
The credit facility represents a significant milestone in bridging traditional banking and fintech collaboration, demonstrating how collaboration between established financial institutions and agile digital lenders can create scalable and sustainable solutions for inclusive economic growth
