How to get a lending license in Sierra Leone
If you operate without a lending license in Sierra Leone, you shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding Le5,000,000, or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding 180 days, or both. But, that’s not the only reason why you need one, right? Predatory lending thrives in markets with no regulation. While there may be […]
Who regulates lending in Namibia?
This article breaks down Namibia’s lending regulatory ecosystem; who’s in charge, what their mandates are, and how the system affects borrowers, lenders, and the broader economy.
Customer count or profitability: which is more important for a lender?
Running a lending business, as is the case with running any other business, requires business owners to make some tough decisions. Most lenders, especially those new to the lending business, are typically faced with the high-consequence question: “What should I primarily focus on -growing my customer count or growing profitably?” The former is concerned with […]



