What is consumptive credit and why is it so damaging?
Understanding how consumptive credit works, and why it behaves the way it does, is important for any lender trying to build a sustainable portfolio.
Why GSI fails for borrowers with unpredictable income
Today, we’ll be highlighting three major challenges lenders may encounter when using GSI to recover loans from borrowers with unpredictable income:
A cultural view of loan defaults in Kenya
Executive summary From 2019 to 2024, Kenya experienced a steady rise in personal and consumer loan defaults, driven not just by economic challenges, but deeply rooted cultural behaviors, social expectations, and shifting attitudes towards debt. While formal banks, microfinance institutions, and mobile lenders expanded access to credit, repayment struggles mirrored longstanding cultural and communal dynamics. […]