How to track and reduce your loan portfolio’s delinquency rate
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How to track and reduce your loan portfolio’s delinquency rate

The delinquency rate measures the share of loans in your portfolio that are past due. In simple terms, it’s the percentage of loans with missed payments (often defined as 30, 60 or 90 days late).

A cultural view of loan defaults in Kenya
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A cultural view of loan defaults in Kenya

Executive summary  From 2019 to 2024, Kenya experienced a steady rise in personal and consumer loan defaults, driven not just by economic challenges, but deeply rooted cultural behaviors, social expectations, and shifting attitudes towards debt. While formal banks, microfinance institutions, and mobile lenders expanded access to credit, repayment struggles mirrored longstanding cultural and communal dynamics. […]

A cultural view of loan defaults in Tanzania
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A cultural view of loan defaults in Tanzania

This article presents a comprehensive cultural and behavioral analysis of loan defaults in Tanzania, drawing on Central Bank data, academic research, case studies, and media reports to offer an accessible, nuanced understanding of this critical issue.