Fintech Platform

Optimizing the Financing Request Process
Client
Marco
Finished
December 14, 2024

About Marco Financial

Marco Financial is a Miami-based fintech company specializing in financing solutions for SMEs across Latin America. The company provides credit lines and invoice financing to help businesses manage their cash flow and expand their operations.

Project Kick-off

The Challenge

Marco's financing application process had a high abandonment rate due to:

  • A lengthy and tedious application process, leading to user frustration.
  • Lack of autonomy, requiring users to rely on the Business Development team for basic tasks.
  • Scattered communication, with users needing to interact via email, phone, and different platforms.
  • Security concerns, as users hesitated to share sensitive financial data.
  • Limited platform capabilities, initially supporting only invoice factoring, while Marco aimed to expand into insurance, banking, and e-wallet services.

Research & Discovery

Identifying Pain Points

To understand user challenges and opportunities for improvement, we conducted:

  • Competitive Analysis – We analyzed industry best practices in financial software to identify common UX patterns and improvement areas.
  • Stakeholder Interviews – We collaborated with key teams (Credit, Customer Support, and Legal) to gather insights on user needs and operational inefficiencies.
  • Data Analysis with Amplitude Analytics – We tracked user behavior, identifying critical drop-off points in the financing request proces

Design & Ideation

From Insights to Solutions

With research findings in mind, we redefined the user registration and financing request flows, starting with low-fidelity wireframes. These initial concepts were validated with internal teams to ensure alignment between business objectives and technical feasibility. Once the structure was refined, we moved forward with high-fidelity UI design, focusing on clarity, efficiency, and ease of use.

Light Mode over Dark Mode

LATAM exporters are more accustomed to light interfaces, making navigation more intuitive. Following Jakob’s Law, users expect platforms to resemble familiar financial and government tools. Light mode also enhances clarity, transparency, and trust, aligning with industry standards. Given the platform’s data-heavy interface, a clean aesthetic improves readability, while also simplifying component maintenance, accessibility, and integrations.

Low-fidelity Wireframing

The Solution

A Faster, More Autonomous Financing Experience

We redesigned the platform with a focus on user autonomy, efficiency, and transparency, addressing key challenges through:

  • Self-service financial management – Users can now upload invoices, request financing, and register buyers independently, reducing reliance on support teams.
  • A streamlined application process – We eliminated unnecessary steps, optimized form fields, and improved navigation to make financing requests seamless.
  • Clearer information and transparency – Enhanced product descriptions, tooltips, and security messaging increased trust and reduced user hesitation.
  • Centralized communication – All user interactions, from support to transactions, are now managed within the platform, eliminating scattered touchpoints.
  • Expanded financial services – The platform now offers digital banking, insurance products, and a virtual wallet, positioning Marco as a comprehensive fintech solution.

Results & Impact

The optimized financing process significantly reduced onboarding time, allowing users to complete requests faster and with less friction. A more intuitive experience led to higher user retention, as customers found the platform easier to navigate and more efficient. Increased automation and self-service capabilities reduced the operational workload, freeing up the support team to focus on more complex tasks. Additionally, the introduction of a unified Design System strengthened brand consistency across Marco’s web and platform UI, ensuring a seamless and cohesive user experience.

Continuous Improvement

Following the launch, usability testing with 10 users revealed key opportunities for further iteration:

  • Mobile app development to improve accessibility.
  • Integration with accounting software for streamlined financial management.
  • UI component optimizations based on user feedback.

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