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 […]

A cultural view of loan defaults in South Africa
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A cultural view of loan defaults in South Africa

If lenders and policymakers in South Africa can meet borrowers where they are economically, culturally, and socially, there may be a path forward that improves financial access while reducing default risk.

5 key qualities borrowers look for in a lender
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5 key qualities borrowers look for in a lender

While countless articles detail what lenders want in a borrower, we've flipped the script to highlight what borrowers look for in a lender. So, what qualities convince a borrower that a lender is the right choice?