How to obtain a moneylenders’ license in Nigeria
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.
How to verify borrower’s ID
In a country where there’s a huge consumer credit gap, high inflation and poverty rates, loans are definitely in high demand. As a lender, this means you get a high influx of loan applications daily. And guess what? You have to verify the identities of every single borrower that passes through your funnel. Character is […]
How to assess loan applications for individual borrowers
While lending is globally known to be very profitable, after all even in the bad economy of Nigeria, banks routinely deliver superlative returns, the thoughts of Non Performing Loans (NPL) ratios would make any lender worry. The reputation of Nigerians not paying back their loans poses a red flag and emphasizes the need to develop […]
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 […]
Why using bank statements is important for loan decisions
Perhaps the greatest head-scratcher for lenders is the fact that an average Nigerian doesn’t have a credit report (yikes!) but bank statements have proven to be a solid tool for assessing a borrower’s capacity to take a loan. Sometimes, it may even be a means of assessing their character as well (Interesting right? Stay tuned). […]
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Attracting your ideal clientele as a lender
As a lender, repeat customers are essential for building and maintaining a healthy business; but expanding your clientele and attracting new customers is the key to growing your business, as well as growing your income. Financial lending is one of the growing niches in the Fintech space and will experience massive growth in few years […]
