How to find a profitable lending niche and target the right borrowers
As a loan business owner looking to succeed, scale and stand out in the lending ecosystem, you must recognize that you can’t lend to everyone. We’ve highlighted several ways to target the right borrowers and find a profitable niche.
7 strategies to avoid SME loan defaults as a Nigerian Lender
While SMEs are generally considered low-risk borrowers, given the ease of verifying their operations through cash flow assessments, on-ground assessments and more. Lending to them is not without its challenges. We’ve done the grunt work for you. Learn the strategies to avoid SME loan defaults as a Nigerian lender.
Collect smarter, not harder: Ethical debt collection with technology
As a digital lender, how can technology be ethically employed for effective debt recovery? To find out how...
How to differentiate your loans in a crowded market
Whether you’re a new lender or years in the game, we’ve carefully curated 8 ways to help you differentiate your loan business amongst others.
What it takes to be a digital money lender
Becoming a digital money lender requires more than launching an app or offering quick loans online. It involves building the right mix of capital, regulatory compliance, credit assessment systems, repayment infrastructure, and customer trust. Successful digital lenders also need strong risk management, secure technology, and a clear understanding of borrower behavior in a fast-changing market. In an industry where speed matters but trust matters more, the foundations you build determine whether growth is sustainable.
Handle payment collection like a pro with direct debit
Direct debit feature simplifies the payment collection process and enhances the monitoring of transactions.
If your employer won’t give you a staff loan, ditch them!
For many employees, staff loans are more than a workplace perk, they can be a vital source of affordable credit during emergencies or major life expenses. When employers fail to provide meaningful financial support, it can leave workers dependent on expensive alternatives and unnecessary stress. While leaving a job is a serious decision with many factors to consider, the absence of fair staff lending policies can reveal deeper issues about how an organisation values employee wellbeing and financial stability.
How to utilize configurable loan forms for your lending business
Learn more about Lendsqr's configurable loan forms today!
Let’s help you separate sheep from wolves!
We both know that not all customers are the same: some are angels, others are less salubrious; some are good for the money, and others will probably fleece you. How then do you separate the wheat from chaff or the sheep from the wolves? Or how do you even meet regulatory demands of Know Your Customer (KYC) where customers should be tiered based on what you know about them and the documents they have provided to you?
A Guide to Nigeria’s Financial Ecosystem: Players, Services, and Regulators
Nigeria’s financial ecosystem is a dynamic network of institutions, technologies, and regulatory bodies working together to drive economic activity and expand access to financial services. From traditional banks and microfinance institutions to fintech startups and payment providers, each player plays a distinct role in how money moves across the system. Understanding the services they offer and the regulators that oversee them is essential for anyone looking to navigate, participate in, or build within this evolving landscape.
Protect your lending business from fraudsters
To help you protect your lending business from fraudsters, we’ve introduced a new solution that would allow you set security checks before a transaction can be carried out.
