How to get started as a lender in South Africa
Thabo noticed a troubling pattern in his community. People were stuck in a relentless cycle of debt, borrowing from mashonisas (Local name for unregistered lenders) ) at crippling interest rates. Despite their sky-high fees, the residents had little choice. Formal credit options were scarce, and when cash ran low, shady lenders seemed to be the […]
A cultural view of loan defaults in Zambia
This report analyzes loan defaults in Zambia from 2019 to 2024 through a cultural lens, focusing on personal and consumer lending.
When to adopt a collection system and when manual follow-up works better
The decision to move from manual follow up to an automated collection system depends on a mix of volume, customer segments, and the type of engagement the lender wants to maintain.