🔄 Top up loans without starting from scratch
Hello there! 👋 It’s July. New month, new quarter, and a new half year. A good point to step back, refocus, and pick up the pace. Whether the last quarter felt like a mad dash or a lazy stroll, the next six months will decide how the year closes. Maybe you need to tighten your […]
Are lenders evil for charging high interest rates?
The average lender today typically charges 4% — 10% per month (48% — 120% per year). Whoa. It makes you wonder how they recover loans at these rates. At first glance, it seems outrageous, even exploitative but there’s more to the story when you consider the risks and costs lenders face in Nigeria’s financial landscape.
How to get started as a lender in Sierra Leone
How do you start lending in a country where most people are still outside the formal financial system? In Sierra Leone, over 70% of the population are financially excluded. That means the majority of people don’t have access to bank accounts, loans, or digital payment options. This gap leaves many dependent on cash transactions, which […]