How to get a lending license in South Africa
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How to get a lending license in South Africa

What started as a tiny tuck shop selling ice-cold drinks for Khaya soon evolved into something much bigger. However, it wasn’t long before customers, in between chatting about football and weekend plans, began to ask for small loans — a few rands here, a couple there, just enough to cover groceries or pay school fees. […]

What you need to know to start lending in Ghana
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What you need to know to start lending in Ghana

Your timing couldn’t be better. Ghana’s economy grew by 6.9% year on year in the second quarter of 2024.

How to build your first credit score using diaspora-friendly loan apps
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How to build your first credit score using diaspora-friendly loan apps

This article breaks down how long it takes to build a credit score, how credit scoring models work, how to establish credit in the US, UK, Canada, or Australia, and how to use diaspora-focused fintech platforms to strengthen your position on both sides of the ocean.