Drafting a strategy for your lending business
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Drafting a strategy for your lending business

The business strategy is the foundation of every business, it provides guidance to what the organization is set-up to achieve. The first step towards building a strong lending business, with long-term sustainable growth is having a clearly defined strategy. In simple terms, your strategy tells your stakeholders (internal and external) what your organization will be […]

How borrower behaviors have shifted under the threat of GSI
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How borrower behaviors have shifted under the threat of GSI

GSI is making borrowers think twice before taking out loans, pay closer attention to the fine print of loan agreements, and more.

A cultural view of loan defaults in Malawi
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A cultural view of loan defaults in Malawi

Executive Summary Between 2019 and 2024, Malawi has seen both a rapid expansion in personal lending and a growing struggle with defaults. While commercial banks, microfinance institutions (MFIs), savings and credit cooperatives (SACCOs), village savings and loan associations (VSLAs), and new digital lenders have opened up access to credit, many Malawians still find it difficult […]