How to choose your first lending niche
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How to choose your first lending niche

Choosing your first lending niche is one of the most important decisions when starting a lending business. Rather than trying to serve everyone, successful lenders often begin by focusing on a specific market such as salary earners, small businesses, students, traders, or asset-backed borrowers. The right niche depends on factors like customer demand, risk profile, competition, and your ability to understand and serve that segment well. Starting with a clear niche can help you build stronger products, manage risk better, and grow more strategically.

How to get a lending license in Ethiopia
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How to get a lending license in Ethiopia

The National Bank of Ethiopia is cautious, but there is room for those lenders who can offer good and affordable credit.

An overview of loan management software in Kenya
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An overview of loan management software in Kenya

This report looks at how loan management software works, why it matters to everyday Kenyans, and how adoption has grown over the past five years.