A cultural view of loan defaults in Sierra Leone
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A cultural view of loan defaults in Sierra Leone

Behind every unpaid loan is a story shaped by social ties, informal safety nets, and shifting expectations around debt. Understanding these nuances is key to building a lending system that balances risk with empathy.

How to get started as a lender in South Africa
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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 […]

Categories of low-risk borrowers lenders should target
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Categories of low-risk borrowers lenders should target

Saying, “I don't want high-risk borrowers,” is one thing; articulating the low-risk customers you seek is another. We have done the grunt work of identifying and categorizing traditionally low-risk borrowers.