Key providers for lenders in Uganda: Credit scoring, KYC, and payment
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Key providers for lenders in Uganda: Credit scoring, KYC, and payment

Credit bureaus, credit scoring systems, Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols and payment providers form the core of any sustainable lending operation in Uganda. Why are these tools essential? Let’s look at some numbers.

5 issues that lenders have with Nigerian credit bureaus
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5 issues that lenders have with Nigerian credit bureaus

Before Nigerian credit bureaus were created, banks operated as lone wolves, reluctant to share credit information with third parties. They also didn’t have ways of knowing if a borrower had unpaid loans with other banks/financial institutions. As such, borrowers could easily secure multiple loans and cart away funds from different institutions without the lenders knowing. […]

How to get a student loan in the US as an international student from Kenya
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How to get a student loan in the US as an international student from Kenya

Getting a student loan to study in the U.S. as a Kenyan might seem like a maze at first but it’s definitely doable. In this guide, we've provided practical info to help you figure out how to finance your US studies without losing your mind or your wallet.