How manual underwriting still fits into an automated loan process
Across Africa, automation has changed how lenders think about credit. Mobile-first lending apps, USSD-based products, and fully digitized bank loans have brought speed and scale that would have been impossible through paper forms and long committee meetings. A borrower who once had to queue in a branch can now get money in minutes, thanks to […]
5 reasons why borrowers don’t come back
Many lenders focus heavily on acquisition but overlook a quieter, more costly problem: why borrowers don’t return. The truth is, repeat borrowing isn’t just about need; it’s about experience. When customers encounter hidden fees, rigid repayment structures, slow disbursements, poor communication, or feel unsupported during moments of financial stress, they remember. And when the next need arises, they don’t come back, they look elsewhere. Understanding these friction points is critical, because in lending, retention is often the clearest signal of trust earned or lost.
What is consumptive credit and why is it so damaging?
Understanding how consumptive credit works, and why it behaves the way it does, is important for any lender trying to build a sustainable portfolio.