Introduction
The Forms Management module allows lenders to create, manage, and reuse forms across different workflows within Lendsqr.
This module supports forms for:
- Loan applications
- Services
- Merchant onboarding
- Manual customer creation
Using the built in drag and drop form builder, administrators can visually design forms without writing code, while still supporting advanced configuration for technical users.
The module also provides full form lifecycle management, allowing administrators to create, edit, activate, deactivate, and delete forms as business needs evolve.
What Is the Drag-and-Drop form builder?
The Drag-and-Drop Form Builder is a visual tool that lets you design forms by selecting fields and placing them onto a canvas. Instead of manually writing JSON or configuring fields in code, you can:
- Drag input fields into your form
- Edit field properties like labels, validations, and requirements
- Organize questions into sections and multiple pages
- Preview the form as borrowers will see it
- Save the form and attach it to a loan product
Behind the scenes, the builder automatically generates a structured form definition that Lendsqr uses across its platform.
Accessing the form builder
To open the form builder:
- Navigate to Product Management.
- Select Forms Management
- Click on the Create Form button to create a new form or Edit on an existing form
- This will open the form builder alongside the meta section where you can decide the name, description and type of the form.




Overview of the form builder interface
When the builder opens, you’ll see three main tabs at the top:
- Designer
- Preview
- JSON Editor
Each tab serves a specific purpose and stays fully in sync with the others.

Designer tab: Building your form visually
The Designer tab is where most of the work happens. It is divided into three main areas.
1. Left Sidebar – Field Types
The left sidebar contains all available input fields you can use in your form. Examples include:
- Short Text
- Long Text
- Dropdown
- Number
- Radio Buttons
- Date and Date & Time
- Phone Number
- Email Address
- File Upload
- Image, Audio, and Video inputs
- API Lookup fields
You can use the search box to quickly find a field type.

2. Central Canvas – Form Layout
The central area is the form canvas, where you design your form structure.
Here you can:
- Drag fields from the sidebar into the form
- Reorder fields by dragging them up or down
- Group related fields into sections
- Create multi-page (step-by-step) forms
- Drag fields between pages
Each page represents a step in the borrower’s journey.


3. Right panel – Field Settings
When you click on any field in the canvas, the right panel opens with configurable settings for that field.
Depending on the field type, you can edit:
- Field label and description
- Placeholder text
- Required or optional status
- Minimum and maximum values or length
- Allowed file types and size (for uploads)
- Options for dropdowns and radio buttons
- Disabled or read-only state
The settings shown are specific to the selected field type, ensuring only valid configurations are available.

Adding and managing pages (Multi-Step forms)
The builder supports multi-step forms, allowing you to break long forms into manageable pages.
You can:
- Add new pages
- Rename pages
- Reorder pages
- Move fields between pages
- Delete pages when no longer needed
This helps improve completion rates and user experience for longer loan applications.
Undo, Redo, and Autosave
The form builder includes productivity features to protect your work:
- Undo and Redo: Reverse or reapply recent changes.
- Autosave: Your work is automatically saved in the browser.
- Draft Recovery: If your browser crashes or refreshes, your unsaved changes are restored automatically.
Autosaved drafts are cleared when you explicitly discard changes or after a set period.

Preview Tab: See what borrowers see
The Preview tab shows a live, interactive version of your form exactly as borrowers will experience it.
You can:
- Navigate through pages
- Test required fields and validations
- Confirm layout and flow
- Verify upload and selection fields
This ensures your form behaves correctly before saving.

JSON Editor Tab: Advanced configuration
The JSON Editor is designed for advanced users who want direct access to the underlying form definition.
Here you can:
- View the generated form JSON
- Make fine-grained edits
- Validate changes in real time
- Instantly reflect valid edits in the Designer tab
Only valid JSON can be saved. Errors are highlighted to prevent broken forms.

Saving and using your form
Once you are satisfied with your form:
- Click Submit.
- The form is stored and linked to your loan product.
- Borrowers or agents will be required to complete the form when applying for that product.
- All responses are stored and validated according to your configuration.
Only explicit submit publish the form, autosaved drafts are not applied until you click save.
Best practices for building effective forms
- Keep forms concise to improve completion rates
- Group related questions into logical sections
- Use required fields only when necessary
- Break long forms into multiple pages
- Always test your form in Preview mode before saving
Conclusion
Lendsqr’s Drag-and-Drop Form Builder gives lenders full control over how data is collected, without complexity or code. By combining a visual designer, live preview, and optional JSON editing, the builder supports both everyday users and advanced configurations.
With this tool, you can build flexible, scalable, and user-friendly forms that adapt to your lending workflows.
Read further: Introduction to Lendsqr’s custom form builder
Also read: Earn extra income by helping businesses access better lending solutions

