The Lendian Chronicles

How to get an FCA consumer credit license in the UK

Obtaining an FCA consumer credit license is a key step for businesses that want to offer loans, credit cards, BNPL, or other consumer credit products in the UK. This guide explains who needs FCA authorization, the application process, eligibility requirements, expected costs, and practical tips to help lenders navigate the licensing process successfully.

June 15, 2026

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We’re giving our lending tech away for free to non-profit and DFIs

If you’re a non-profit or development finance institution (DFI), it should be easier to run a lending program if you're already doing the hard part of reaching people most others won’t.

June 26, 2025

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Why Lendsqr is Africa’s most affordable loan management software

The end-to-end loan management software that’s rewriting the rules for lenders globally by offering enterprise-grade features without the enterprise-grade costs.

September 30, 2024

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Debt management strategies
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Debt management strategies

Managing debt effectively requires more than simply making repayments. The right strategy can help borrowers prioritise their debts, reduce financial pressure, avoid missed payments, and work towards becoming debt-free. This article explores practical debt management strategies and how to build healthier borrowing and repayment habits.

Managing your net worth across bank accounts
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Managing your net worth across bank accounts

Managing your net worth becomes more complicated when your money is spread across multiple bank accounts, savings platforms, investments, and other assets. Without a clear view of everything you own and owe, it can be difficult to know whether you are actually making financial progress. This guide explains how to track your net worth across different accounts, organise your finances, and get a clearer picture of your overall financial position.

Struggling to get the capital you need to run your loan business?
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Struggling to get the capital you need to run your loan business?

Struggling to get the capital you need to run or grow your loan business? The Onlending initiative provides lenders with affordable capital to start, expand, and boost their lending operations without worrying about where to raise funds.

Half of the year is gone but the other half is going to be awesome
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Half of the year is gone but the other half is going to be awesome

We’ve officially reached the halfway point of 2024. In the past six months, we’ve introduced new features and improvements to help you manage your loan business better, and we’re grateful for your continued trust and support. Here’s a look at what we’ve achieved so far and what’s ahead for the rest of the year.

Your admin console is now an Android app and on the Google Play Store
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Your admin console is now an Android app and on the Google Play Store

The Lendsqr admin console is now available as an Android app on the Google Play Store. Manage your lending operations, access key features, and stay on top of your loan business wherever you are, directly from your mobile device.

You can now assign account managers to your customers
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You can now assign account managers to your customers

Managing customers across a growing lending team can be challenging. With the new Account Manager role in the Lendsqr admin console, you can assign team members to specific customers, making it easier to manage relationships and keep customer responsibilities organised.

Kolo, your key to financial management
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Kolo, your key to financial management

Managing money across multiple bank accounts can make it difficult to keep track of your balances and transactions. Kolo, an all-in-one financial management tool from Lendsqr Labs, helps you bring your bank balances and transactions together in one place for easier money management.

You can now recover your Lendsqr account
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You can now recover your Lendsqr account

Losing access to your two-factor authentication device can make it difficult to access your Lendsqr account. With the new account recovery process, you can use recovery codes generated when activating 2FA to regain access during emergencies.

You can now activate your direct debit mandates in 1 minute

You can now activate your direct debit mandates in 1 minute

Our direct debit system is now equipped with E-Mandate, an addition that puts control directly in the hands of your customers. Gone are the days when you and your customers have to chase bank officers around to approve mandates.

We will use AI to transform lending in Nigeria and Africa

We will use AI to transform lending in Nigeria and Africa

So, find a comfortable spot, maybe with a warm bowl of your favorite soup, and let's explore the January edition of the Lendsqr newsletter together!

What repayment methods are available for lenders to get paid?
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What repayment methods are available for lenders to get paid?

Ensuring that loans get repaid can be a real headache for lenders, and the stakes are high. Whether you’re looking for the steady reliability or quick turnarounds, each method provides a different way to manage and secure loan repayments.

Make Better Informed Decisions

Our decision model Oraculi helps you handle all modules required to form the decision model for your lending business, convenient and easy.