What lenders should know before building or buying software
Digital lending has become one of the fastest-growing areas of financial services worldwide. The global digital lending platform market was valued at about $13 billion in 2024 and projections show it could almost triple by 2033. In Africa, the numbers may look smaller, but the pace of growth is even sharper. The market here was […]
Lessons from the first lenders who tapped into Lendsqr’s Onlending program
Technology alone does not solve the problems of lenders. This logic guided the creation of the Lendsqr onlending program
How payday loan software helps lenders disburse credit faster
Speed matters to payday lenders because faster payouts directly affect the business in ways that quickly add up
How lending software for small lenders levels the playing field with big banks
Banks used to win by size because lending rewarded scale: large banks employed armies of underwriters, maintained branches in every district, and stored customer records in costly legacy systems that slowed change and hid useful data. Small lenders could move faster in a neighbourhood or a niche, yet that speed rarely translated into wide reach […]
Consumer finance software: What it is and why lenders rely on it
This article explores ways in which consumer finance softwares change lending. It also look at how lenders can navigate the challenges that come with adoption.
7 lending strategies every modern lender should consider
This article lays out seven practical strategies that move measurable outcomes: lower customer acquisition cost, higher approval accuracy, faster time to decision, and stronger lifetime value.
5 affordable lending software for small lenders
This article explores five lending software platforms that stand out for their affordability and relevance to small lenders.
Building borrower trust in markets with loan sharks and scams
This article explores the facts behind borrower behavior, highlights where lenders often fail, and sets out ways to close the gap.
Consumer finance software: Choosing the right fit for your lending model
This article looks at consumer finance software through the lens of alignment: aligning technology with the realities of your lending model.
5 loan marketing ideas for digital-first lenders
If you run a digital-first lending business in Africa you already understand how competitive this space can be. Customers expect fast responses, clear information, and a sense that they can trust you with their money. Every interaction counts, but the very first interaction often happens before you even know someone is looking for you. Most […]
5 ways non-financial companies offer loans
In this article, we break down five models of how non-financial companies are embedding loans into their customer experience.
