What is Pinjol: Definition, Types, How to Distinguish Illegal Pinjol

Apa Itu Pinjol

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The term pinjol may already be familiar to our ears. Currently, pinjol is very widespread in Indonesian society. Be it legal or illegal pijol. It is undeniable, that this is in line with the pace of rapid development of the era and increasingly rapid technological innovation. The disbursement of the funds is also very easy and fast, there is no need to wait a long time, and the funds we need can be immediately disbursed in less than 24 hours. Pinjol users themselves come from various circles with diverse needs.

Sobat BFI, in this article we will discuss pinjol quite clearly. Read it carefully!

1. Pinjol Definition

Online loans or commonly called pinjol are loans made online, either through an application or a website without the need to include collateral or assets. In other words, transactions that take place can be carried out without having to meet in person.

Generally, loans are facilitated by online-based financial institutions or Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Lending which are Layanan Pinjam Meminjam Uang Berbasis Teknologi Informasi (LPMUBTI). Pinjol yang ada harus mengikuti ketetapan OJK dalam POJK No. 77/POJK/.01/2016.

2. Variations

Online Loan (Pinjol) is divided into 3:

2.1. Cash online loans

Loans that offer direct disbursement of funds to private banks. No guarantee or collateral can be used for various types of needs.

**2.2. Pinjaman online cicilan tanpa kartu kredit**

An online loan (pinjol) without a credit card is devoted to purchasing electronic goods such as refrigerators, washing machines, cellphones, laptops, and others.

**2.3. Pinjaman online dana usaha**

Online loans are specifically for business financing or as capital. Usually used for MSMEs or for entrepreneurs who have difficulty applying for a capital loan from a bank.

3. How to Distinguish Legal and Illegal Pinjol

We need to know that not all existing pinjol are legal. Legal pinjol not only offers quick, easy loans, and large limits. But it also offers security for your personal data. Below is the difference between pinjol legal and illegal.

3.1. Pinjol Legal

According to Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK), The characteristics of pinjol legal as follows:

1. Registered in Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK)

2. There is a clear management identity and office address

3. Existing loan applications will be selected first

4. Transparent interest and loan fees (fees)

5. Borrowers who cannot pay according to the existing time limit (maximum 90 days) will be blacklisted by the Fintech Data Center. So you can't apply for loans to other fintech sites, applications, or platforms.

6. Have a complaint service

7. On the customer's device, the application only accesses the camera, microphone, and location

8. The debt collector must have a billing certification from AFPI (Indonesian Joint Funding Fintech Association)

9. They do not offer through private communication channels. For example via SMS, or WhatsApp.

Untuk mengetahui perusahaan pembiayaan sudah terdaftar di OJK, ikuti langkah berikut ini:

Open the official site of OJK at www.ojk.go.id
Go to the menu then select financial technology
On this page, it will be clear which fintech or pinjol who have been registered
Or you can also write down the name of the pinjol you are looking for directly in the search column on the OJK website
Another way is to ask via WhatsApp OJK at 081-157-157-157
Hotline OJK in 157

3.2. Pinjol Illegal

1. Not registered Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK)

2. Does not have a clear management identity and office address

3. Applying for a loan is very easy (directly disbursed without any verification first)

4. Interest and borrowing costs (fees) are not transparent. May charge interest and high daily fines

5. Misuse of data privacy, intimidation, terror threats, inhumanity, and harassment for those who do not pay within the time limit.

6. No complaint service

7. Request access to all personal data on the borrower's device (including access to all contacts owned)

8. The debt collector does not have a billing certification from AFPI (Indonesian Joint Funding Fintech Association)

9. Using SMS, Whatsapp to offer loans with the lucrative lure

3.3. List of Legal Pinjol

The following is a list of OJK official loans as of May 2022:

Danamas

https://p2p.danamas.co.id

PT Pasar Dana Pinjaman

Investree

https://www.investree.id

PT Investree Radhika Jaya

Amartha

https://amartha.com

PT Amartha Mikro Fintek

DOMPET Kilat

https://www.dompetkilat.co.id

PT Indo Fin Tek

Boost

https://myboost.co.id

PT Creative Mobile Adventure

·TOKO MODAL

https://www.tokomodal.co.id

PT Toko Modal Mitra Usaha

Modalku

https://modalku.co.id

PT Mitrausaha Indonesia Grup

Asetku

http://asetku.co.id

PT Pintar Inovasi Digital

KTA KILAT

http://www.pendanaan.com

PT Pendanaan Teknologi Nusa

Kredit Pintar

http://kreditpintar.co.id

PT Kredit Pintar Indonesia

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