Helpnaw – Connecting People for Loans & Work, No Middlemen
A community-driven platform connecting people directly — interest-free Qard Hasana loans, job matching, and a trust-first verification system, delivered as a mobile app, website, and admin panel.
Overview
Helpnaw isn't just another app — it's a platform built to connect people directly, without middlemen. At its core: interest-free loan matching (Qard Hasan), job posting and hiring, and a trust-first verification system — all in one place, completely free.
Originally launched as Nosood, the product was rebuilt end-to-end under the new Helpnaw identity — new name, new branding, and a shared backend powering the app, website, and admin panel together.
Mobile App
A full React Native app built, tested, and shipped to production — the client-facing side where people request or offer Qard Hasana loans and work.
- Full React Native app — built, tested & shipped to production
- Complete rebrand — name, icon & wordmark across every screen
- Trust Profile system — verification badges, trust score, loan history & reviews
- Qard Hasan monthly limit — smart request-limiting logic with custom messaging
- Borrower & lender flows redesigned for a smoother, transparent experience
- Signed, production-grade release APK for direct download
- Firebase push notifications — real-time loan & chat updates
- Backup PWA version — an alternative install path
Tech stack: React Native · Node.js + Express · MongoDB · Firebase Cloud Messaging · JWT Authentication · Hostinger VPS + PM2 · GitHub
Outcome
- A production React Native app — rebranded and shipped end-to-end, from concept to a signed release APK.
- A trust-first lending and job-matching experience where the app never touches a single transaction.
- Real-time push notifications and a backup PWA install path, so the app stays reliable and reachable for every user.
This client found me through Instagram — proof that consistent personal branding and content brings real opportunities. ayeshappdev × buildwithannie — built together.