A cultural view of loan defaults in Uganda
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A cultural view of loan defaults in Uganda

Uganda’s experience illustrates that solving the problem of defaults is not simply about adjusting loan terms or improving credit scoring. It requires an understanding of the cultural frameworks that guide how people borrow, how they prioritize repayments, and how they perceive the consequences of failing to meet their obligations.

What lenders should know before building or buying software
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What lenders should know before building or buying software

Digital lending has become one of the fastest-growing areas of financial services worldwide. The global digital lending platform market was valued at about $13 billion in 2024 and projections show it could almost triple by 2033. In Africa, the numbers may look smaller, but the pace of growth is even sharper. The market here was […]

We built Lendsqr to innovate affordable credit for all
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We built Lendsqr to innovate affordable credit for all

At Lendsqr, our mission is to make credit accessible, affordable, and fair for all. In 2020, we pivoted to solve this problem, and by September, our first lenders were already reaping the benefits of cost-effective cloud lending at scale. We built a cloud lending ecosystem that goes beyond technology, offering powerful, automated features to streamline loan experiences and provide access to bank data that informs smarter lending decisions.