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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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Should I lend to this customer? A guide to risk assessment
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Should I lend to this customer? A guide to risk assessment

Every lending decision begins with a critical question: should you lend to this customer? The answer requires more than intuition, it depends on evaluating income, repayment capacity, credit history, existing obligations, and overall risk signals. Effective risk assessment helps lenders separate opportunity from avoidable loss, making it possible to grow responsibly while protecting the loan portfolio. With the right framework, lenders can make faster, smarter, and more consistent credit decisions.

What it takes to be a digital money lender
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What it takes to be a digital money lender

Becoming a digital money lender requires more than launching an app or offering quick loans online. It involves building the right mix of capital, regulatory compliance, credit assessment systems, repayment infrastructure, and customer trust. Successful digital lenders also need strong risk management, secure technology, and a clear understanding of borrower behavior in a fast-changing market. In an industry where speed matters but trust matters more, the foundations you build determine whether growth is sustainable.

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?

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.