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MCP Setup

Connect SecureLend’s financial comparison tools to your AI assistant.

Claude Desktop

The easiest way to add SecureLend to Claude Desktop.
1

Download Extension

Click the button below to download the SecureLend MCP extension:

Download for Claude Desktop

Download securelend.mcpb
This downloads a single file (~5KB) that contains the MCP server configuration.
2

Install Extension

Double-click the downloaded securelend.mcpb file. Claude Desktop will automatically open and show an installation prompt:
Claude Desktop installation prompt
Click “Install” to add SecureLend to Claude Desktop.
3

Verify Installation

Open a new conversation in Claude Desktop and try:
Compare business loans for $200,000 with 720 credit score
Claude should use the SecureLend tools to fetch real loan offers.
That’s it! SecureLend is now integrated with Claude Desktop. The installation takes less than 30 seconds.

Manual Configuration (Alternative)

If you prefer to configure manually or the one-click install doesn’t work:
Step 1: Locate Configuration FileFind your Claude Desktop configuration file:
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
Open in terminal:
open ~/Library/Application\ Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
Step 2: Add SecureLend ServerAdd this configuration to your mcpServers section:
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "securelend": {
      "url": "https://mcp.securelend.ai/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Step 3: Restart Claude DesktopQuit Claude Desktop completely and reopen it.

ChatGPT

Connect SecureLend’s MCP server directly to ChatGPT using Developer Mode.

Installation Steps

1

Open ChatGPT Settings

Go to chat.openai.com, log in, and click Settings in the bottom left
2

Navigate to Apps

In Settings, click on the Apps section
3

Create Developer App

Click AdvancedCreate App to access developer mode features
4

Enable Developer Mode

Toggle Developer Mode to ON
5

Add MCP Server

Click Add MCP Server and enter: https://mcp.securelend.ai/mcp
6

Save Configuration

Click Save to activate the SecureLend MCP server
SecureLend tools are now available in ChatGPT! Start a new conversation and try a financial query.
If SecureLend is published as a GPT in the ChatGPT store:
  1. Click “Explore GPTs” in the sidebar
  2. Search for “SecureLend Financial Services”
  3. Click on the SecureLend GPT to start using it
The GPT connects to the same MCP server at https://mcp.securelend.ai/mcp.
ChatGPT Plus or Enterprise required for MCP server access and Developer Mode.

Example Queries

Try these in ChatGPT with SecureLend MCP enabled:
Compare business loans for $150,000 for working capital.
My business has $800K annual revenue in the retail industry.
What are the current auto loan rates for a $35,000 new car
purchase with a 750 credit score?
Calculate my monthly payment for a $300,000 mortgage at 6.75%
over 30 years including property taxes and insurance.

TypeScript SDK

For programmatic access, use our TypeScript SDK:
npm install @securelend/mcp-client
# or
pnpm add @securelend/mcp-client
import { SecureLendMCP } from "@securelend/mcp-client";

const client = new SecureLendMCP();

// Compare business loans
const loans = await client.compareBusinessLoans({
  loanAmount: 200000,
  purpose: "equipment",
  annualRevenue: 1200000,
  creditScore: 720,
});

console.log(`Found ${loans.offers.length} offers`);
loans.offers.forEach((offer) => {
  console.log(`${offer.lenderName}: ${offer.interestRate}% APR`);
});
Full SDK documentation: /sdk/javascript SDK Repository: github.com/SecureLend/sdk

Verification

After installation, verify SecureLend is working:

Quick Test Queries

Compare business loans for $200,000 for equipment. My business has
$1.2M annual revenue and a 720 credit score.
Expected: Claude uses compare_business_loans and returns loan offers
If Claude responds with specific loan offers, rates, or calculations, SecureLend is working correctly!

Troubleshooting

One-Click Install Issues

Possible causes:
  • Claude Desktop not installed
  • File association not set
Solutions:
  1. Ensure Claude Desktop is installed
  2. Right-click the .mcpb file → Open With → Claude Desktop
  3. Or drag the file onto the Claude Desktop icon
  4. If still not working, use manual configuration method above
Possible causes: - Claude Desktop is already running - Extension already installed Solutions: 1. Quit Claude Desktop completely (check menu bar/system tray) 2. Double-click the .mcpb file again 3. If already installed, the extension should already be working 4. Test with a query to verify it’s working
Possible causes:
  • Extension already installed
  • Conflicting extension name
Solutions:
  1. Check if SecureLend tools already work (try a test query)
  2. If working, no need to reinstall
  3. If not working, remove existing installation:
    • Open Claude Desktop settings
    • Remove “securelend” from MCP servers
    • Try installation again

Claude Desktop Issues

Possible causes:
  • Installation not complete
  • Claude Desktop not restarted
  • Network connectivity issues
Solutions:
  1. Quit Claude Desktop completely (check system tray/menu bar)
  2. Reopen Claude Desktop and wait 5 seconds
  3. Try reinstalling using the one-click installer
  4. Check status.securelend.ai for service status
  5. Test network: Open https://mcp.securelend.ai/mcp in browser
Possible causes: - No internet connection - Firewall blocking HTTPS - Corporate proxy restrictions Solutions: 1. Test connection: Open https://mcp.securelend.ai/mcp in browser 2. Check firewall allows HTTPS to mcp.securelend.ai 3. If behind corporate proxy, contact IT about MCP access 4. Check status.securelend.ai
Possible causes: - Invalid parameters - Rate limit exceeded - Server issues Solutions: 1. Check parameter requirements in Tool Reference 2. Wait 60 seconds if rate limited (100 requests/minute) 3. Verify status.securelend.ai 4. Try a different query to isolate the issue 5. Contact support@securelend.ai with specific error messages
Steps:
  1. Open Claude Desktop settings
  2. Navigate to MCP servers section
  3. Find “securelend” in the list
  4. Click “Remove” or “Uninstall”
  5. Restart Claude Desktop
Or manually edit config file and remove securelend entry.

ChatGPT Issues

Solutions:
  1. Ensure you have ChatGPT Plus or Enterprise
  2. Search for exact name: “SecureLend Financial Services”
  3. Check if GPT is available in your region
  4. Contact support@securelend.ai if unavailable
Possible causes:
  • Not using SecureLend GPT
  • MCP connection failed
Solutions:
  1. Verify “SecureLend Financial Services” appears at top of chat
  2. Start a new conversation with the SecureLend GPT
  3. Try a specific query like “Compare business loans for $100k”

General Issues

Solutions:
  1. Loan offers update in real-time - try refreshing the query
  2. Check status.securelend.ai
  3. Verify parameters match lender requirements
  4. Contact support@securelend.ai with specific examples
Solutions:
  1. After comparison, use get_offer to submit application
  2. Use track_offer_status to check progress
  3. Contact lender directly for detailed questions
  4. Email support@securelend.ai for integration help
The production MCP server URL is:
https://mcp.securelend.ai/mcp
NOT:The one-click installer automatically uses the correct production URL.

Example Conversations

Business Loan Comparison

User: I need to compare business loans for $200,000. My business
      has $1.2M annual revenue, 720 credit score, and I've been
      in business for 3 years. I need the loan for equipment.

Claude: [Uses compare_business_loans tool]

I found several competitive offers for your $200k equipment loan:

1. ABC Business Capital
   - Interest Rate: 7.5% APR
   - Monthly Payment: $3,200
   - Term: 60 months
   - Total Interest: $42,000
   - Approval Likelihood: 85%

2. SmallBiz Lending
   - Interest Rate: 8.2% APR
   - Monthly Payment: $3,350
   - Term: 60 months
   - Total Interest: $51,000
   - Approval Likelihood: 90%

Would you like me to help you submit an application
to any of these lenders?

Mortgage Calculation

User: What would my monthly payment be on a $400,000 home with
      20% down, 6.5% interest rate, 30-year term? Property taxes
      are 1.2% and insurance is $1,500/year.

Claude: [Uses calculate_mortgage_payment tool]

Here's your complete monthly payment breakdown:

Loan Details:
- Home Price: $400,000
- Down Payment: $80,000 (20%)
- Loan Amount: $320,000

Monthly PITI Payment: $2,547
- Principal & Interest: $2,022
- Property Taxes: $400 (1.2% annually)
- Home Insurance: $125 ($1,500/year)

Over 30 years:
- Total Principal & Interest: $727,920
- Total Interest Paid: $407,920

With your 20% down payment, you'll avoid PMI.

What’s Included

After installing SecureLend, you get access to:

6 Loan Comparison Tools

Personal loans, business loans, auto loans, student loans, mortgages

5 Banking Tools

Personal banking, business banking, savings accounts, credit cards

3 Financial Calculators

Loan payments, mortgage PITI, lease vs purchase analysis

6 Application Tools

Submit applications, track status, upload documents
Total: 20 tools for comprehensive financial product comparison View full tool reference →
Use the production version for normal usage. The development version is for testing and may have unstable features.

Next Steps

Support

Need help? We’re here for you:
The one-click installer was designed to make MCP setup as simple as possible. If you encounter any issues, please let us know at developers@securelend.ai.