June 6, 2022
How to obtain a moneylenders’ license in Nigeria
Congratulations on making the decision to contribute your quota in bridging Nigeria’s credit gap and scaling the hurdles to become a lender. Now that you have succeeded in your building efforts so far, you mustn’t forget the final hurdle. You need a moneylenders license to operate your lending business in Nigeria. This is a key […]
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June 2, 2022
How to verify borrower’s ID
In a country where there’s a huge consumer credit gap, high inflation and poverty rates, loans are definitely in high demand. As a lender, this means you get a high influx of loan applications daily. And guess what? You have to verify the identities of every single borrower that passes through your funnel. Character is […]
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May 30, 2022
How to assess loan applications for individual borrowers
While lending is globally known to be very profitable, after all even in the bad economy of Nigeria, banks routinely deliver superlative returns, the thoughts of Non Performing Loans (NPL) ratios would make any lender worry . The reputation of Nigerians not paying back their loans poses a red flag and emphasizes the need to […]
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How to start lending for free with Lendsqr
A typical state lender who has about N20 million capital is targeting the working class Nigeria, targeting loan sizes of N30,000 to N150,000. Knowing they stand no chance of growing the business if they demand their borrowers come to an office, they invariably would need technology, such as a mobile or website, to reach their […]
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May 18, 2022
Boosting your lending app rating on Google and Apple app stores
Think about all the apps you’ve installed over the last few years. What was the first thing that caught your eye and would ultimately determine whether you would proceed to download the app or bypass it in search of a better alternative? If you’re like everyone else with commonsense, then ratings and reviews tend to […]
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April 12, 2022
Lendsqr partners with Freshworks to support startup lenders with $10k credit
Lendsqr has partnered with Freshworks to bring advanced back-office tools that make it easier to deliver a seamless customer and employee management experience.
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March 31, 2022
Why using bank statements is important for loan decisions
Perhaps the greatest head-scratcher for lenders is the fact that an average Nigerian doesn’t have a credit report (yikes!) but bank statements have proven to be a solid tool for assessing a borrower’s capacity to take a loan. Sometimes, it may even be a means of assessing their character as well (Interesting right? Stay tuned). […]
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March 23, 2022
Hurdles to scale to become a lender
Lending is a profitable business and is probably as old as time itself. Lending has subsequently evolved into fintech, which when done well, grows faster and attracts significant valuations than traditional banks. But lending is a tough business and those who do it deserve special praises and sometimes even prayers; they help the sick get […]
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March 11, 2022
Lendsqr and Mono partner to power the next generation of lenders
Most Nigerians don’t have a credit history which affects lenders’ ability to assess loan applications and hence, limits borrowers’ access to credit. However, Lendsqr has partnered with Mono to provide lenders with customers’ bank statement data which assists them in making better informed decisions about borrowers’ capacity to repay their loans. Access to credit is […]
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A borrower’s right to data privacy is not negotiable
Take a moment to think about how much effort and resources went into launching your digital lending business and look with optimism on the challenges that may lie ahead; nothing gets your heart racing several miles per minute like the chance that you may not recover your loans right? You worry about why Nigerians don’t pay […]
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