6 common misconceptions about using GSI for loan recovery
GSI can be triggered on customer's accounts when they don't pay their loan. Not true!
How to spot risky loan guarantors and protect yourself as a lender
A loan guarantor is basically like a secondary borrower. If they can't pay up when the borrower defaults, then having them as a guarantor is pointless.
What collateral do you need to protect your loan business?
Lenders need to be smart about what kind of collateral they accept, but they also want to make sure that all sorts of businesses and people have a chance to get the loans they need to grow.
How to use Infobip with Lendsqr as an SMS provider
Lenders can enjoy the best of both worlds: Lendsqr's powerful loan management software combined with Infobip's superior SMS infrastructure.
7 effective debt collection practices and legal considerations
When you choose effective debt collection practices, treat debtors with respect and adhere to the law, you're more likely to collect what you're owed.
Is your loan business truly financially inclusive?
Are you truly "Granting credit access to the underserved"? Is it just a spiel that you tell your customers and investors to give them more trust in your business? Find out if your loan business is truly inclusive.
Coverdey dey for you: Empowering underserved traders with credit
Many up-and-coming lenders claim to be financially inclusive and say they are bridging the credit gap. However, not many are truly bringing credit closer to the often marginalized populace. That is, until Coverdey.
What problem is Lendsqr solving for lenders?
At Lendsqr, we believe that just like the way the internet created a level playing field and ushered Africa into the modern age, technology for lending should be powerful, accessible, and affordable.
What you need to know about Nigeria’s Open Banking
Two years after the first Open Banking framework circular was released, the CBN issued operational guidelines for Open Banking on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, heralding a start for what many anticipated would bring about a much-needed change in financial services.
Combating fraud in the lending ecosystem: Your role as a digital lender
Fraudsters bank on your silence and my silence to thrive; they are aware that their victims will stay quiet, as they may face jeers and sneers if they admit to getting scammed. Hence, these grifters continue to succeed in their dishonest schemes. How then do we combat fraud?
The possible upsides of making GSI the go-to loan repayment method
The Federal government initiated the Global Standing Instruction (GSI) to nip the issue of non-performing loans and unrepentant loan defaulters in the bud. Unfortunately, the implementation of this very powerful tool has been limited.
Should I lend to this customer? A guide to risk assessment
For any lending business to be profitable, a lender must be assured of recovering their loan. Here are a few practical guides on how to determine if you should lend to a borrower or not.
