3 alternative data to credit report for enhancing underwriting quality
Smart lenders must incorporate alternative data sources to improve underwriting and make more informed lending decisions.
7 reasons why most lenders fail within a year
Even the tech industry giants owe much of their success to the backing of lenders and bankers. However, despite its potential for high returns, many lenders still face challenges and fail.
5 key qualities borrowers look for in a lender
While countless articles detail what lenders want in a borrower, we've flipped the script to highlight what borrowers look for in a lender. So, what qualities convince a borrower that a lender is the right choice?
Requirements for publishing Nigerian loan apps on Apple App Store
The big question is: where’s the best place to launch your loan app to reach the most users? Let's take a closer look at the one of them - Apple App Store.
How to communicate with delinquent borrowers
Delinquent borrowers — whose loans are past due and remain unpaid — often challenge even the most empathic lenders who excel at customer communication. Learn how to communicate with them today
5 types of lending model
A lending model is a lender’s map. Let’s take a look at some of the lending models available to lenders.
Customer count or profitability: which is more important for a lender?
Running a lending business, as is the case with running any other business, requires business owners to make some tough decisions. Most lenders, especially those new to the lending business, are typically faced with the high-consequence question: “What should I primarily focus on -growing my customer count or growing profitably?” The former is concerned with […]
Differentiate your lending business through customer experience
At our last count, we found over 200 loan apps in Nigeria and without a doubt, many more lenders are still building behind the scenes, getting ready to launch. Even though the wide credit gap means there are many potential customers available for the taking, now more than ever is the best time to discover […]
Device finance in Nigeria: A case for BNPL
The business of today is no longer a physical place. It’s now conducted in millions and billions of devices all over the world. Even more interesting is the fact that, in Nigeria, lots of software developers, creatives, etc. are able to work for companies abroad from the comfort of their homes with their smart devices. […]
Boosting your lending app rating on Google and Apple app stores
Think about all the apps you’ve installed over the last few years. What was the first thing that caught your eye and would ultimately determine whether you would proceed to download the app or bypass it in search of a better alternative? If you’re like everyone else with commonsense, then ratings and reviews tend to […]
Lendsqr teams up with Freshworks, offering $10k credit to startup lenders
Lendsqr has partnered with Freshworks to bring advanced back-office tools that make it easier to deliver a seamless customer and employee management experience.
Hurdles to scale to become a lender
Lending is a profitable business and is probably as old as time itself. Lending has subsequently evolved into fintech, which when done well, grows faster and attracts significant valuations than traditional banks. But lending is a tough business and those who do it deserve special praises and sometimes even prayers; they help the sick get […]
