A cultural view of loan defaults in Malawi
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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 […]

Common mistakes lenders make when choosing a business model
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Common mistakes lenders make when choosing a business model

The secret weapon of any thriving lending business is a smart business model. Unfortunately, lenders make mistakes when choosing one.

What Lendsqr’s free CreditRegistry and CRC access means for lending in Nigeria
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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.