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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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Handle payment collection like a pro with direct debit
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Handle payment collection like a pro with direct debit

Direct debit feature simplifies the payment collection process and enhances the monitoring of transactions.

Driving growth: How Government can boost economy via credit ecosystem
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Driving growth: How Government can boost economy via credit ecosystem

Read about how the government can drive economic growth through the credit ecosystem

How direct debit is simplifying payment collection!
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How direct debit is simplifying payment collection!

Read how direct debit is simplifying payment collection!

234Loan is transforming lives, one loan at a time
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234Loan is transforming lives, one loan at a time

234Loan is redefining access to credit by making it faster, simpler, and more accessible for everyday borrowers. By providing quick loans with minimal barriers, the platform is helping individuals meet urgent needs, support small businesses, and navigate financial challenges with greater confidence. As their journey progresses, 234Loan has expanded its reach while navigating both challenges and milestones along the way. Let’s take a closer look at how it all started and the story so far.  

The risks and benefits of mobile apps for financial inclusion
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The risks and benefits of mobile apps for financial inclusion

Mobile apps have become a powerful tool for advancing financial inclusion, bringing credit, savings, and payment services closer to underserved populations. By lowering barriers to access and simplifying user experiences, they enable more people to participate in the financial system. However, this rapid expansion also introduces risks, including data privacy concerns, over-indebtedness, and the rise of unregulated or predatory platforms. Understanding both the opportunities and the challenges is essential for building solutions that are not only accessible, but also safe and sustainable.

If your employer won’t give you a staff loan, ditch them!
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If your employer won’t give you a staff loan, ditch them!

For many employees, staff loans are more than a workplace perk, they can be a vital source of affordable credit during emergencies or major life expenses. When employers fail to provide meaningful financial support, it can leave workers dependent on expensive alternatives and unnecessary stress. While leaving a job is a serious decision with many factors to consider, the absence of fair staff lending policies can reveal deeper issues about how an organisation values employee wellbeing and financial stability.

How to utilize configurable loan forms for your lending business
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How to utilize configurable loan forms for your lending business

Learn more about Lendsqr's configurable loan forms today!

Introducing third-party disbursement: A game-changing feature for lenders
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Introducing third-party disbursement: A game-changing feature for lenders

For many lenders, loan disbursement is not always a simple transfer to the borrower’s account. In some cases, funds need to go directly to merchants, service providers, schools, landlords, or other approved parties tied to the purpose of the loan. Third-party disbursement solves this by allowing lenders to send funds straight to designated recipients, improving control, reducing misuse, and creating a smoother funding process. It is a powerful feature that helps lenders manage risk while delivering more flexible credit solutions. Learn more about Lendsqr third-party disbursement feature

Let’s help you separate sheep from wolves!
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Let’s help you separate sheep from wolves!

We both know that not all customers are the same: some are angels, others are less salubrious; some are good for the money, and others will probably fleece you. How then do you separate the wheat from chaff or the sheep from the wolves?  Or how do you even meet regulatory demands of Know Your Customer (KYC) where customers should be tiered based on what you know about them and the documents they have provided to you?

Use multiple credit bureaus to double your protection
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Use multiple credit bureaus to double your protection

Relying on a single credit bureau can leave gaps in how you assess borrower risk. By using multiple credit bureaus, lenders gain a more complete view of a borrower’s financial behavior, helping to uncover inconsistencies, reduce blind spots, and improve decision accuracy. This layered approach not only strengthens fraud detection but also enhances confidence in credit decisions, making it a powerful strategy for lenders looking to protect their portfolio and lend more responsibly.

Assurdly increased employee happiness by 100%. You can do the same!
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Assurdly increased employee happiness by 100%. You can do the same!

Assurdly helped its staff get access to loans for them to buy personal items and work tools. The employee happiness and engagements went through the roof!

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