What collateral options exist for SME loans?
This article breaks down the collateral options that actually exist for SME loans in African markets today, focusing on what lenders accept in practice, how these options behave during default, and what trade offs come with each approach.
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.
Ethical ways to recover loans
Recovering loans ethically is one of the toughest challenges Nigerian lenders face. Contrary to common assumptions, the biggest obstacle isnât funding, technology, or regulation, itâs the alarming reality that many Nigerians simply donât pay back their loans. While financial hardship plays a part, a significant number of borrowers are willfully reluctant to repay. This article explores ethical, effective strategies lenders can use to recover loans without resorting to harassment or illegal practices.
