Are lenders evil for charging high interest rates?
The average lender today typically charges 4% — 10% per month (48% — 120% per year). Whoa. It makes you wonder how they recover loans at these rates. At first glance, it seems outrageous, even exploitative but there’s more to the story when you consider the risks and costs lenders face in Nigeria’s financial landscape.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mortgages
Despite their prevalence, mortgages remain confusing for many. People ask whether they can qualify with irregular income, how interest really affects repayments over decades, and what happens if life throws an unexpected curveball. Lenders, on the other hand, wrestle with balancing risk, keeping up with regulations, and monitoring loans across multiple borrowers and markets. This […]
How lack of consequence for loan defaults is destroying the African credit ecosystem
Lack of loan default consequences is destroying Africa’s credit ecosystem from the inside out and it's causing a vicious cycle of distrust.