Lenders battle against fraudsters; a case for an industry blacklist
As digital lending surges in Nigeria, fraud has quietly become one of the industry’s biggest threats, with coordinated identity theft and serial loan defaulters overwhelming individual lenders who battle in isolation. The danger isn’t unique. Kenya offers a stark warning, with an estimated 3.2 million people blacklisted on the country’s TransUnion credit bureau. Without a unified industry blacklist to identify and curb repeat offenders, Nigerian lenders risk following the same path, continually staying several steps behind increasingly sophisticated fraudsters.
7 loan apps in Malawi with low interest
This article breaks down the factors that determine loan affordability. It explains how to read conditions beyond the headline rate, spot when fees outweigh benefits, and weigh repayment schedules against cash flow or salary cycles.
Best loan management software for Ugandan lenders: Lendsqr vs. Ssentezo
The financial landscape in Uganda is changing rapidly, with more people seeking access to credit than ever before. The demand for credit is surging from small businesses looking for working capital to individuals needing personal loans. According to the Bank of Uganda, the number of credit-active consumers is growing steadily, driven by increased mobile penetration […]