How to obtain a moneylenders’ license in Nigeria
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.
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 […]
How to assess loan applications for individual borrowers
Here's how to thoroughly assess loan applications for individual borrowers to reduce non-performing loans in your loan portfolio
How to start lending for free with Lendsqr
We provide the tools and expertise to help you lend and avoid common pitfalls, so you can focus on growing your customer base and building a successful lending business.
Boosting your lending app rating on Google and Apple app stores
Improving your lending app’s rating isn’t just about getting more stars; it’s about building trust, increasing visibility, and attracting the right users. This guide breaks down the practical steps lenders can take to boost app store ratings on Google and Apple, strengthen customer perception, and drive sustainable growth.
Lendsqr teams up with Freshworks, offering $10k credit to startup lenders
Lendsqr has partnered with Freshworks to bring advanced back-office tools that make it easier to deliver a seamless customer and employee management experience.
Why using bank statements is important for loan decisions
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).
Hurdles to scale to become a lender
Becoming a lender is full of promise, but the road to scale is anything but simple. From compliance demands to data limitations, operational gaps, and the constant pressure to maintain healthy portfolios, new lenders face challenges that can quickly stall growth. Understanding these hurdles is the first step to building a lending business that is sustainable, competitive, and built to last.
Lendsqr and Mono partner to power the next generation of lenders
Lendsqr and Mono have joined forces to redefine what is possible for digital lenders in Africa. By combining Lendsqr’s robust lending infrastructure with Mono’s seamless financial data access, this partnership unlocks smarter credit decisions, faster onboarding, and safer lending for millions.
A borrower’s right to data privacy is not negotiable
A borrower’s right to data privacy is not negotiable. Nothing gets your heart racing several miles per minute like the chance that you may not recover your loans, but that fear can never justify invading a borrower’s privacy. Responsible lending means collecting only the data you truly need and nothing more. Borrowers privacy is a fundamental right, and it must never be compromised.
Ethical ways to recover loans
Recovering loans ethically is one of the toughest challenges Nigerian lenders face. Contrary to common assumptions, the biggest obstacle isn’t funding, technology, or regulation, it’s the alarming reality that many Nigerians simply don’t pay back their loans. While financial hardship plays a part, a significant number of borrowers are willfully reluctant to repay. This article explores ethical, effective strategies lenders can use to recover loans without resorting to harassment or illegal practices.