Importance of credit scoring for loan decisions
“What if they don’t pay back?” If we had to compile a list of questions frequently asked by lenders, this would probably be top of the list. It’s the biggest and most terrifying question a lender is faced with when assessing a loan application.Lenders in Nigeria are constantly forced to confront the reality that Nigerians don’t […]
Requirements for a moneylenders license in Nigeria
Lending is a profitable business whose economic significance can’t be disregarded. There are a few hurdles to scale to become a lender and getting a moneylenders license is one of them. Lenders need to be licensed, if not, they can’t start a money lending business legitimately. You can read more about how to determine the […]
Which is better for loan repayments: Cards or Direct Debit?
A lender’s worst nightmare is being unable to recover loans. This fear has a compelling hold on lenders that many have resorted to scare tactics, harassment and misusing borrowers’ data to force repayment. More often than not, adopting these unethical methods of loan recovery exposes the dire need for improvement of the lenders’ system for […]
APIs for lenders to reduce NPL
The threat that bad loans pose to lenders can’t be overemphasized. A lot of lenders have had to write off an alarming amount of non-performing loans (NPL). As a lender, a big concern you’re often confronted with is “what if they don’t pay back?” It’s imperative to be able to recover your loans. This is […]
What makes a great loan software
Whether you decide to build your loan software or use a LaaS platform like Lendsqr, consider these things
5 lending business activities to monitor daily
There are key lending business activities to monitor to ensure your lending business is on the right track. Generate reports of these activities and review them daily for best results. Lending is serious and sensitive business and must be conducted with the utmost attention to details. The last thing you want is to have put […]
How to obtain a moneylenders’ license in Nigeria
Congratulations on making the decision to contribute your quota in bridging Nigeria’s credit gap and scaling the hurdles to become a lender. Now that you have succeeded in your building efforts so far, you mustn’t forget the final hurdle. You need a moneylenders license to operate your lending business in Nigeria. This is a key […]
How to start lending for free with Lendsqr
A typical state lender who has about N20 million capital is targeting the working class Nigeria, targeting loan sizes of N30,000 to N150,000. Knowing they stand no chance of growing the business if they demand their borrowers come to an office, they invariably would need technology, such as a mobile or website, to reach their […]
Are lenders evil for charging high interest rates?
The average lender today would typically charge 4% — 10% per month (48% — 120% per year) on a loan. Whoa. Does it make you wonder how they are able to recover loans with these rates? What probably immediately comes to mind is how crazy and horrible these rates are and that there is no way […]
Lendsqr’s guide to responsible lending
Credit is one of the surest ways to grow an economy and bring smiles to the faces of small business owners, artisans trying to finish a supply, and fathers trying to provide for their families. If you’re a lender reading this, you’re probably thinking you made the right decision choosing this line of business right? […]
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