A deep overview of consumer credit in Ghana
This article offers a comprehensive overview of Ghanaâs consumer lending sector from 2019 to 2024. It explores the types of loans available, major lenders, the role of fintech, regulation, and the social dynamics of borrowing.
5 issues that lenders have with Nigerian credit bureaus
Before Nigerian credit bureaus were created, banks operated as lone wolves, reluctant to share credit information with third parties. They also didnât have ways of knowing if a borrower had unpaid loans with other banks/financial institutions. As such, borrowers could easily secure multiple loans and cart away funds from different institutions without the lenders knowing. […]
Legal compliance pitfalls lenders must avoid in Nigeria
Gone are the days of loan-sharking tactics in Nigeria's modern, regulated lending ecosystem. Lenders who hope to make a lasting impact and withstand the hurdles in this space must be prepared to toe the line of honest, legal and ethical lending. Else, they risk being booted out of the ecosystem. Stay out of trouble with these 10 legal compliance areas.
