Lending with USSD – opportunities, challenges, and limitations
While access to mobile phones is available, smartphones are not as easy to come by. For this reason, an alternative lending channel like USSD that is easily accessible becomes necessary.
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.
All you need to know about alternative credit scoring
By moving beyond traditional credit reports, lenders can tap into new data sources to get a fuller, fairer picture of a borrower’s financial health.