A cultural view of loan defaults in South Africa
If lenders and policymakers in South Africa can meet borrowers where they are economically, culturally, and socially, there may be a path forward that improves financial access while reducing default risk.
When silence speaks volume: communicating with defaulters 101
For small and medium lenders, communicating with defaulters is like walking a tightrope. Do it well; you might salvage the relationship and recover your money. Handle it poorly, and you risk losing not just your funds but also your reputation.
A cultural view of loan defaults in Rwanda
Any lasting reduction in default rates will depend not only on stricter systems but also on solutions that align with Rwanda’s social norms, communal values, and the realities of how households manage money under varying economic pressures.