How to get started as a lender in Uganda
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How to get started as a lender in Uganda

To operate legally and protect yourself from heavy penalties, you need to follow a structured path. We’ve broken down the process into easy-to-follow steps so that you can start lending responsibly and grow your loan business the right way.

What Chamas and SACCOs can teach lenders about group lending
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What Chamas and SACCOs can teach lenders about group lending

Group finance has a reach that many fintechs still underestimate. In Kenya, SACCOs that operate under regulation reported 6.84 million members in 2023, a number that shows how much formal group lending has grown. Beyond that, informal savings groups called chamas are even more widespread. Estimates suggest there are around 300,000 active chamas, each managing […]

Legal compliance pitfalls lenders must avoid in Nigeria
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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.