Loan Advisory Agent using Pipecat
Overview
This guide demonstrates how to build a voice-based loan advisory agent that helps customers understand loan products, eligibility, and application processes using Pipecat for real-time communication and Sarvam AI for speech processing. Perfect for banks, NBFCs, fintech companies, and lending platforms serving Indian customers.
What You’ll Build
A loan advisory agent that can:
- Explain different types of loans (personal, home, vehicle, business, education)
- Help customers understand eligibility criteria and required documents
- Provide information about interest rates, EMIs, and loan tenure
- Guide customers through the application process
- Answer questions in multiple Indian languages
Quick Overview
- Get API keys (Sarvam, OpenAI)
- Install packages
- Create
.envfile with your API keys - Write the agent code
- Run with appropriate transport
Quick Start
1. Prerequisites
- Python 3.9 or higher
- API keys from:
2. Install Dependencies
macOS/Linux
Windows
3. Create Environment File
Create a file named .env in your project folder and add your API keys:
Replace the values with your actual API keys.
4. Write Your Agent
Create loan_advisor.py:
5. Run Your Agent
The agent will create a Daily room and provide you with a URL to join.
6. Test Your Agent
Open the provided Daily room URL in your browser and start speaking. Your loan advisor will listen and respond!
Customization Examples
Example 1: Hindi Loan Advisor
For Hindi-speaking customers:
Example 2: Tamil Loan Advisor
Example 3: Multilingual Advisor (Auto-detect)
For diverse customer bases:
Example 4: Speech-to-English Advisor (Saaras)
When customers speak regional languages but you need English processing:
Available Options
Language Codes
Speaker Voices (Bulbul v2)
Female Voices:
anushka- Clear and professional (default)manisha- Warm and friendlyvidya- Articulate and precisearya- Young and energetic
Male Voices:
abhilash- Deep and authoritative (recommended for finance)karun- Natural and conversationalhitesh- Professional and engaging
TTS Additional Parameters
Customize the voice for professional financial advisory:
Understanding the Pipeline
Pipecat uses a pipeline architecture where data flows through a series of processors:
- Transport Input: Receives audio from the customer
- STT (Speech-to-Text): Converts audio to text using Sarvam’s Saarika
- Context Aggregator (User): Adds customer’s query to conversation context
- LLM: Generates advisory response using OpenAI
- TTS (Text-to-Speech): Converts response to audio using Sarvam’s Bulbul
- Transport Output: Sends audio back to the customer
- Context Aggregator (Assistant): Saves advisor’s response to context
Pro Tips
- Use
language="unknown"to support customers who code-mix (Hinglish, etc.) - Use professional voices like
abhilashfor financial services - Sarvam’s models handle code-mixing naturally
- Always maintain compliance - never guarantee loan approvals
- Consider integrating with your loan management system for real-time information
Troubleshooting
API key errors: Check that all keys are in your .env file and the file is in the same directory as your script.
Module not found: Run the installation command again based on your operating system.
Poor transcription: Try language="unknown" for auto-detection, or specify the correct language code.
Connection issues: Ensure you have a stable internet connection and the transport is properly configured.
Additional Resources
Need Help?
- Sarvam Support: developer@sarvam.ai
- Community: Join the Discord Community
Happy Building!