We’re giving our lending tech away for free to non-profit and DFIs
If you’re a non-profit or development finance institution (DFI), it should be easier to run a lending program if you're already doing the hard part of reaching people most others won’t.
What is Lendsqr, and how does it work?
So what is Lendsqr, and how does it work? What makes Lendsqr the go-to platform for lending? Explore its key features and how they can help you build a thriving loan business.
Why Lendsqr is Africa’s most affordable loan management software
The end-to-end loan management software that’s rewriting the rules for lenders globally by offering enterprise-grade features without the enterprise-grade costs.
Frequently asked questions on direct debit setup and authorization
Direct debit setup and authorization can be confusing for both lenders and borrowers, especially when it involves mandates, bank approvals, repayment schedules, failed debits, and consent requirements. This article answers some of the most common questions about direct debit systems, explaining how authorization works, how mandates are created and managed, what causes debit failures, and the best practices lenders should follow to ensure compliant and reliable repayment collections.
How Lendsqr saved 90% on infrastructure cost
There’s a talk DHH gave that a lot of engineers passed around last year. David Heinemeier Hansson, co-founder of Basecamp, creator of Ruby on Rails, and the kind of person who also races cars at Le Mans for fun, had spent years writing large cheques to AWS. Then he stopped. He documented the whole thing, […]
Best loan origination software for fintechs in the US
Fintech lenders in the United States need loan origination software that can support fast approvals, automated underwriting, regulatory compliance, and seamless borrower experiences at scale. The right platform should also integrate with credit bureaus, payment systems, identity verification tools, and core banking infrastructure. In this article, we explore some of the best loan origination software options for fintechs in the US, comparing their features, flexibility, and suitability for different lending models.
3 LoanPro alternatives
LoanPro is a well-known lending and loan servicing platform, but it may not be the right fit for every lender depending on pricing, customization needs, geographic focus, or operational complexity. In this article, we explore three LoanPro alternatives that offer strong capabilities across loan origination, servicing, collections, automation, and borrower management for financial institutions and digital lenders looking for flexible lending infrastructure.
What makes loan products more attractive to high-risk borrowers
High-risk borrowers do not always walk into a loan product blindly as most Lenders would assume. And understanding how and why they choose certain loan products is one of the more underappreciated parts of building a sustainable lending business.
Best loan management platforms for credit unions in 2026
Credit unions in 2026 need more than basic loan tracking tools. They require flexible loan management platforms that support member onboarding, automated underwriting, repayments, collections, compliance, and integrations with core banking and payment systems. In this article, we explore some of the best loan management platforms for credit unions, comparing their features, scalability, and suitability for different lending operations and member-focused financial services.
The challenges of cross-border lending in Africa
Africa has 54 countries, over 40 currencies, and some of the fastest-growing consumer credit markets in the world. For a lender looking to expand beyond a single market, that combination sounds like opportunity, and it sincerely is.
How to design loan requirements that improve repayment outcomes
This piece walks through the factors that matter most when designing loan requirements, with a focus on what the evidence shows actually moves repayment outcomes.
3 TurnKey Lender alternatives
If you are exploring alternatives to TurnKey Lender, it is important to evaluate platforms based on flexibility, scalability, pricing, integrations, and support for your specific lending model. In this article, we compare three TurnKey Lender alternatives that help financial institutions and digital lenders manage loan origination, underwriting, disbursement, collections, and customer management more efficiently across different markets and lending use cases.
How to get a money lending license in Texas
Getting a money lending license in Texas requires more than just registering a business. Lenders must meet state regulatory requirements, complete licensing applications, maintain compliance standards, and understand the legal framework governing consumer lending in Texas. This guide breaks down the process step by step, including the agencies involved, required documentation, costs, and key considerations for launching a compliant lending operation.
How Proparco deploys credit capital in Francophone Africa
If you are a lender trying to understand how development finance institutions move money in markets where commercial banks routinely pull back, Proparco is worth studying closely.
