Credit union vs Money lenders: A comparative overview
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Credit union vs Money lenders: A comparative overview

Your rent is due in a few days, or your business needs a quick cash injection to restock inventory. Maybe it’s a medical emergency, and you need funds immediately. Where do you turn? Traditional banks? Not always an option, especially when you don’t have the collateral, credit history, or time to go through the long […]

Frequently asked questions on mobile money loans
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Frequently asked questions on mobile money loans

This article walks through more than twenty five of the most common questions around mobile money loans, with a clear focus on what lenders and credit providers need to understand.

A cultural view of loan defaults in Malawi
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A cultural view of loan defaults in Malawi

Executive Summary Between 2019 and 2024, Malawi has seen both a rapid expansion in personal lending and a growing struggle with defaults. While commercial banks, microfinance institutions (MFIs), savings and credit cooperatives (SACCOs), village savings and loan associations (VSLAs), and new digital lenders have opened up access to credit, many Malawians still find it difficult […]