How to start a lending business in Nigeria from Canada, UK, and the US
So, if you’re serious about starting a lending business in Nigeria from the comfort of your Japa base, you’re in the right place. We’ve laid out the steps you need to turn that vision into reality.
Effective strategies to market your loan products
As of 2023, the global lending market was valued at over $7 trillion, with thousands of institutions vying for the attention of borrowers. So, how do you make your loan products stand out in such a full market?
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 tech giants owe success to lenders. But despite potential high returns, many lenders still face challenges—and fail. Why? Here's what you need to know.
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 […]
How to provide the best customer experience as a lender
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. […]
