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 started as a lender in Sierra Leone
How do you start lending in a country where most people are still outside the formal financial system? In Sierra Leone, over 70% of the population are financially excluded. That means the majority of people don’t have access to bank accounts, loans, or digital payment options. This gap leaves many dependent on cash transactions, which […]
What is loan fraud and red flags to spot fraudulent borrowers
Lending comes with its risks, and adding tech into the mix can make things even trickier. Loan fraud has gotten pretty sophisticated, here's what you need to watch out for