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 […]
Why Credit Scoring is Important to Lending
A big determinant in whether you decide to lend a borrower money or not is the confidence you have in the borrower’s ability and willingness to pay you back your money. We have mentioned before that their ability and willingness to return your money are two very different things. Just because someone has the means to pay their debts doesn’t mean […]
4 alternative lending channels to reach underserved borrowers
Most African countries need easier access to credit. While there has been substantial progress over the past decade, access to finance remains a daunting constraint in Africa. So, how do we connect with these underserved populations and bring credit closer to them?
