Key providers you need as a lender in Sierra Leone: Credit reporting agencies and more
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Key providers you need as a lender in Sierra Leone: Credit reporting agencies and more

If you think you have trust issues, try being a lender in Sierra Leone. It’s a constant battle to separate fact from fiction, and every loan feels like a gamble. In the second quarter of 2024, Sierra Leone’s NPL rate fell to 7.5%, a significant drop from 12.1% in 2023. Great news, right? But let’s […]

Frequently Asked Questions about MFB license
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Frequently Asked Questions about MFB license

This FAQ is written for founders, operators, investors, and lending teams who are either planning to apply for a MFB license or already exploring what running one actually involves.

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.