A lender’s guide to understanding risk assessment
Without proper risk assessment, you're open to a slew of potential problems, like losing money, facing fines, damaging your rep, falling prey to fraudsters, and even cyberattacks.
7 best things the Central Bank has ever done for digital lending in Nigeria
The CBN has laid a strong foundation, but its work is far from over.
How to use Lendsqr to build your BNPL app
Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) has become one of the fastest-growing forms of consumer credit, allowing customers to spread payments while merchants increase sales. Building a successful BNPL app, however, requires much more than a checkout button—it demands robust onboarding, credit decisioning, payment collection, merchant management, and loan servicing capabilities. With Lendsqr, businesses can quickly launch and scale a BNPL solution using ready-made lending infrastructure, configurable workflows, and APIs designed to power modern credit products.
5 ways GSI should be improved by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)
Global Standing Instruction (GSI) is one of the most remarkable inventions by the CBN. Now, is the GSI as good as it should be? We don’t think so because every good thing can get better.
Lending with USSD – opportunities, challenges, and limitations
While access to mobile phones is available, smartphones are not as easy to come by. For this reason, an alternative lending channel like USSD that is easily accessible becomes necessary.
Requirements for publishing Nigerian loan apps on Google Play Store
While there are many options, only two stores compete. Today, let's explore the requirements of one of them: Google Play Store.
Lendsqr vs Evolve Credit: Which loan management software is right for you?
Due to the abundance of available choices, selecting the right loan management platform, be it Evolve Credit or Lendsqr, requires careful consideration.
The 5 best AWS alternatives for lending cloud infrastructure
When it comes to cloud infrastructure service providers, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the global leader. But is AWS the only cloud solution available?
5 best Paystack alternatives for card payment in Nigeria
When it comes to getting paid as a lender, having a dependable card payment solution is paramount. So, if you're curious to find the right fit for your lending business, come along.
5 types of lending model
Lending is not a one-size-fits-all business. Different lenders operate with different structures, risk models, customer segments, and repayment approaches depending on their market and goals. Understanding the various lending models is important for choosing the right strategy, technology, and operational process for sustainable growth. In this article, we explore five common types of lending models, how they work, and the kinds of borrowers and institutions they are best suited for.
How to set up CRC Credit Bureau for Lendsqr
Integrating CRC Credit Bureau with Lendsqr helps lenders make faster and more informed credit decisions by giving them access to borrower credit history directly within their lending workflow. This guide walks through the setup process step by step, from obtaining your CRC credentials to configuring the integration on Lendsqr. Whether you are onboarding a new lending operation or improving an existing credit process, setting up CRC correctly can help reduce risk, strengthen underwriting, and improve overall loan performance.