A cultural view of loan defaults in Uganda
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A cultural view of loan defaults in Uganda

Uganda’s experience illustrates that solving the problem of defaults is not simply about adjusting loan terms or improving credit scoring. It requires an understanding of the cultural frameworks that guide how people borrow, how they prioritize repayments, and how they perceive the consequences of failing to meet their obligations.

What is debt forgiveness and how does it work?
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What is debt forgiveness and how does it work?

If you reside in a country where debt forgiveness programs exist and are struggling to cover debt payments or feel like you’ll never be able to pay everything off, you might consider debt forgiveness an option.

Importance of credit scoring for loan decisions
Lending

Importance of credit scoring for loan decisions

“What if they don’t pay back?” If we had to compile a list of questions frequently asked by lenders, this would probably be top of the list. It’s the biggest and most terrifying question a lender is faced with when assessing a loan application.Lenders in Nigeria are constantly forced to confront the reality that Nigerians don’t […]