Implementation of the Qardh Agreement on the Financial Technology Lending Platform in the Development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) in Indonesia

Abstract

Financial technology is a new financial innovation that has an important role in the development of the national economy. The convenience offered is the main attraction among the people. besides that it also has a very high impact on the development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SME). However, the system applied is the same as the conventional financial system, such as the interest system on online loans. Although innovative and helpful, the interest system applied is the same as a loan from a loan shark, where the interest given is very burdensome. So in this study, we discuss the implementation of qardh contracts on the platform. The result is, the implementation of qardh contracts on financial technology lending platforms should avoid the various elements namely riba, gharar, maysir, tadlis, dharar, zhulm, and haram. If in practice all these elements are avoided, it will facilitate all actors of SME. Where the perpetrator will not be stuck in huge debt because of interest, and avoid ambiguity and fraud that will be to the detriment of one party. In addition, the existence of the qardh contract based financial technology loan platform will make it easier for SME actors to obtain loans or capital to develop their SME.