SME lending software and how it supports business growth
This article explores what SME lending software is and how it helps lenders better serve small and medium-sized businesses. As demand for faster and more flexible financing grows, many financial institutions rely on SME lending software to streamline loan processing, assess risk more efficiently, and support business borrowers at scale. Read on to learn how these platforms work and why they are becoming essential tools for modern business lending.
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 […]
Lessons from the first lenders who tapped into Lendsqr’s Onlending program
Technology alone does not solve the problems of lenders. This logic guided the creation of the Lendsqr onlending program
How payday loan software helps lenders disburse credit faster
Speed matters to payday lenders because faster payouts directly affect the business in ways that quickly add up
A cultural view of loan defaults in Malawi
Executive Summary Between 2019 and 2024, Malawi has seen both a rapid expansion in personal lending and a growing struggle with defaults. While commercial banks, microfinance institutions (MFIs), savings and credit cooperatives (SACCOs), village savings and loan associations (VSLAs), and new digital lenders have opened up access to credit, many Malawians still find it difficult […]
How lending software for small lenders levels the playing field with big banks
Banks used to win by size because lending rewarded scale: large banks employed armies of underwriters, maintained branches in every district, and stored customer records in costly legacy systems that slowed change and hid useful data. Small lenders could move faster in a neighbourhood or a niche, yet that speed rarely translated into wide reach […]
7 lending strategies every modern lender should consider
This article lays out seven practical strategies that move measurable outcomes: lower customer acquisition cost, higher approval accuracy, faster time to decision, and stronger lifetime value.
Building borrower trust in markets with loan sharks and scams
This article explores the facts behind borrower behavior, highlights where lenders often fail, and sets out ways to close the gap.
What Lendsqr’s free CreditRegistry and CRC access means for lending in Nigeria
The reason there are no consequences for loan defaulting is because reporting to credit bureaus has always been one of the hardest things for lenders to do.
A cultural view of loan defaults in Namibia
From 2019 to 2024, Namibia has witnessed growing household borrowing alongside a noticeable rise in defaults
5 loan marketing ideas for digital-first lenders
If you run a digital-first lending business in Africa you already understand how competitive this space can be. Customers expect fast responses, clear information, and a sense that they can trust you with their money. Every interaction counts, but the very first interaction often happens before you even know someone is looking for you. Most […]
