New · CashCat Second Chance

Cats get nine lives.
You get a second chance.

Turned down for a loan? Show lenders what has changed — a new job, steady income, debts paid off. Collect the proof in one encrypted place and send it to a partner lender when your case is ready.

Start with Google

Same account as the cash exchange. No credit check. Free during the pilot.

Not yet — keep going
59Income 75Bank 50Debts 30Work 70Identity 80Footprint 60
  • Income
  • Bank history
  • Debt cleanup
  • Work
  • Identity
  • Footprint

Example. Solid — what you've proven · light — still to go · dashed ring — lender-ready.

How it works

  1. 1

    Build your proof

    Add bank statements, payslips, a certificate of employment, letters that show a loan or card is closed. One place, encrypted.

  2. 2

    Grow your readiness

    Your rose shows six directions lenders care about. We tell you the next best step — and nudge you by email if you like.

  3. 3

    Send it to a lender

    Once you cross the line, send a secure link and a PDF report to a partner lender. They review it and decide as usual.

Six directions of a fresh start.

One document is a start, not a case. Lenders want to see the whole picture move.

Income

25% of score

Payslips, a certificate of employment, ITR, or regular deposits if you freelance.

Bank history

25% of score

Three to six months of statements that show money coming in — and staying.

Debt cleanup

20% of score

Clearance letters for closed loans and cards, proof that overdue bills are settled.

Work

15% of score

Your current job, the ones before, and how long you stayed. Stability counts.

Identity

10% of score

A valid ID, a verified mobile number and proof of address.

Footprint

5% of score

A complete profile and the links you choose to share, like LinkedIn.

Why the send button waits

A thin file gets a quick no. We wait until yours gets a real look.

Your dashboard always says what's missing and the single best step to fix it. When all three are true, the button opens.

  • Readiness 70 or more — the dashed ring
  • No direction under 40
  • Income and bank history checked, not just declared

Optional email nudges — weekly, monthly or when a new statement is out.

Your documents stay yours.

Bank statements are some of the most private papers you own. We treat them that way — and you decide who sees what, every time.

  • Encrypted file by fileEvery document gets its own AES-256 key before it is stored. Without our keys, the stored files are unreadable.
  • Nothing is publicNo open file links. A lender opens a secure link only you create, for that lender only.
  • Links expire14 days by default. Withdraw a link any time.
  • Every view is loggedSee when a lender opened your file or downloaded the report.
  • Delete for goodDelete a document and its key is destroyed with it.
  • Data Privacy ActProcessed with your consent under RA 10173.

Questions?

An honest promise

We can't promise a yes — the lender decides. We promise your effort gets seen, in a format lenders can check. And every loan you then repay on time builds a better credit history.

Will this affect my credit score?

No. We never pull your credit report. A lender may run its usual checks only after you send them your file.

Who can see my documents?

Only you — until you create a secure link for a specific lender. You choose which documents go into it, and you can withdraw the link at any time.

Is approval guaranteed?

No. The lender makes the decision, with its own rules. Second Chance makes sure your progress is seen, in a format lenders can check.

Why can’t I send my file right away?

A thin file usually gets a quick no. The send button opens when your readiness reaches 70 and no direction is below 40, so a lender sees a real case.

How long does it take?

It depends on where you start. Most people need a few months of bank statements and one or two letters about old debts.

Does it cost anything?

It is free during the pilot.

Start your comeback

Set up takes three minutes. Add documents whenever you're ready.

Start with Google

CashCat is not a lender and does not make credit decisions. Second Chance helps you organise documents and share them with lenders you choose. Approval, rates and terms are set by each lender. The readiness score measures how complete and checked your documents are — it is not a credit score.

Cashcat is a trading style of HOWPO OÜ. Howpo OÜ advertises, aggregates, and compares financial service products offered by banks, NBOs and other lending operators. We are a credit broker and not a Lending Operator and offer credit facilities from a panel of lenders.

Legal name
Howpo OÜ
Registry code
14855426
Registered address
Tornimäe tn 7-132, Kesklinna district, Tallinn 10145, Estonia

Consumer advisory

Cashcat is a loan matching service. This site will submit the information you provide to a direct lender. Upon application approval, a direct lender will require further information from you which will be collected after we transfer you to their website or they may contact you via phone or email.

We only work with direct lenders approved and certified by the financial regulator (sec.gov.ph). Always check if the lending company is authorised by SEC to operate as a Lending Operator — see the SEC list of lending companies with a Certificate of Authority. Our partners always have physical offices in the Philippines.

Cashcat advertises loan offers of companies with the following certificates (but not limited to mentioned below):

  • Certificate of Authority No. 1181
  • Certificate of Authority No. 1254
  • Certificate of Authority No. 1150

Warning

Late or missed loan payments may be subject to increased fees and interest rates and can cause you serious money problems. Lenders may use collection services for non-payment of loans.

Representative example

Loan amount
₱20,000
Term
6 months
Monthly payment
₱5,000
Cost per month
₱1,667
APR
143%

You apply for PHP 20,000 and choose comfortable repayment over 6 months: your monthly payment will be PHP 5,000, so the cost of the loan will be PHP 1,667 per month (APR = 143%). Refer to the Terms & Conditions of a Lending Operator to understand the full product details.

Associated fees

Loan terms, conditions and policies vary by lender and applicant qualifications. Not all applicants will be approved for their requested loan amounts or advertised interest rates. Loan repayment periods vary by lender and applicant qualifications also.

General requirements

Loans available to over-18s only, subject to status. Not all borrowers will qualify for a loan. The operator of this website does not engage in any direct consumer lending — we simply provide a FREE loan matching service to the public. To operate this service we receive a commission from the lender we refer you to.

  • Cashcat will not perform a credit check, lenders will complete a soft search when assessing your eligibility for a loan. If you accept a lender’s loan offer, they will perform a hard credit search.
  • All applications will be subject to credit checks and affordability assessments in line with responsible lending.
  • Once approved, your cash could be in your account in minutes. The time that it takes for the cash to be received in your account will depend on your bank’s policies and procedures.
  • There are different companies on the market and some websites are operated by bad actors. Beware of scams! Cashcat services are FREE. Never our employees or anyone associated with Cashcat (HOWPO OÜ) will require you to pay any fees.