Why using bank statements is important for loan decisions
Bank statements have proven to be a solid tool for assessing a borrower’s capacity to take a loan. Sometimes, it may even be a means of assessing their character as well (Interesting right? Stay tuned).
Drafting a strategy for your lending business
The business strategy is the foundation of every business, it provides guidance to what the organization is set-up to achieve. The first step towards building a strong lending business, with long-term sustainable growth is having a clearly defined strategy. In simple terms, your strategy tells your stakeholders (internal and external) what your organization will be […]
How to get started as a lender in Zimbabwe
In May 2022, the Zimbabwe government froze all bank lending, citing speculative behavior as the villain. Businesses gasped, households flailed, and the economy wobbled like a three-legged table. For a moment, it felt like financial oxygen had been cut off. But nature—and credit markets—abhor a vacuum. During this period, formal financial institutions were sidelined, and […]