Hurdles to scale to become a lender
Becoming a lender is full of promise, but the road to scale is anything but simple. From compliance demands to data limitations, operational gaps, and the constant pressure to maintain healthy portfolios, new lenders face challenges that can quickly stall growth. Understanding these hurdles is the first step to building a lending business that is sustainable, competitive, and built to last.
A cultural view of loan defaults in Kenya
Executive summary From 2019 to 2024, Kenya experienced a steady rise in personal and consumer loan defaults, driven not just by economic challenges, but deeply rooted cultural behaviors, social expectations, and shifting attitudes towards debt. While formal banks, microfinance institutions, and mobile lenders expanded access to credit, repayment struggles mirrored longstanding cultural and communal dynamics. […]
A Guide to Nigeria’s Financial Ecosystem: Players, Services, and Regulators
The Nigerian financial industry is a vast and complex landscape that can be challenging to navigate, even for experienced professionals. For fintechs looking to enter this market, understanding the intricacies of the financial ecosystem is crucial to success. However, with so much information to sift through, it can be daunting to know where to start.