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Vana

Mobile app-based micro-loans for the unbanked

Home Verifier

Full-Time
GTQ4.5k/mo+ Commission plan + Fuel allowance
Mid
Guatemala
In PersonRequires full-time field work, residence in the coverage area, and availability to travel.
Finance & BankingRetail & Commercial Banking

About the job

Requirements
  • Completed Diversificado education.
  • At least 2 years of experience conducting home visits or managing collections.
  • Knowledge of credit analysis.
  • Knowledge of Excel and digital tools.
  • Own a motorcycle and hold a valid license.
  • Availability for 100% field work and travel.
  • Reside within the coverage area.
Responsibilities
  • Verify information provided by Mipyme credit applicants through home and commercial visits to support appropriate credit risk assessment.
  • Conduct interviews to validate applicants’ personal, family, employment, and financial information.
  • Request references from neighbors and/or nearby clients.
  • Document findings using photographs and forms.
  • Evaluate the environment to identify potential risks, including inconsistencies, questionable references, and over-indebtedness.
  • Prepare a final report.

About the company

Vana is a Latin American fintech that offers small, fast micro-loans to people underserved by traditional banks, starting in Guatemala and later expanding to the Dominican Republic. Its Android app lets users apply in minutes for loans from Q200 to Q2,500, with cash disbursement at thousands of locations for those without bank accounts. A credit model using alternative data and machine learning assesses borrowers with little or no formal history, and a tiered system lets on-time repayment raise limits and lower rates. The goal is to increase financial inclusion by delivering accessible credit and helping users build credit history through a digital-first lending platform.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Guatemala City, Guatemala

Founded

2018

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Vana's 2026 site shows active hiring across lending ops, data, engineering, and collections.
  • Google Play and web app updates on 2026-08-02 and 2026-09-23 signal product momentum.
  • Prensa Libre's 2026-06-05 coverage positions Vana as a visible Guatemala Fintech Day sponsor.

What critics are saying

  • Vana charges up to 80.34% TEA plus fees, inviting regulator and reputational attacks.
  • Credit losses spike when borrowers depend on emergency microloans and repayment windows run 90-120 days.
  • If collections or underwriting fail, Vana's thin-margin lending model breaks quickly.

What makes Vana unique

  • Vana underwrites Q250-Q3,000 loans using alternative data and machine learning.
  • Guatemala and Dominican Republic operations give Vana cross-border underwriting and collections experience.
  • Vana Pay extends financing beyond cash loans into point-of-sale installments in Guatemala.

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Benefits

  • Employee Referral Bonus

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