Lending with USSD – opportunities, challenges, and limitations
Industry Information

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.

Best loan management software for Ugandan lenders: Lendsqr vs. Ssentezo
Lender information

Best loan management software for Ugandan lenders: Lendsqr vs. Ssentezo

The financial landscape in Uganda is changing rapidly, with more people seeking access to credit than ever before. The demand for credit is surging from small businesses looking for working capital to individuals needing personal loans. According to the Bank of Uganda, the number of credit-active consumers is growing steadily, driven by increased mobile penetration […]

Building borrower trust in markets with loan sharks and scams
Borrower information

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.