Top loan origination systems worth considering in 2025
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Top loan origination systems worth considering in 2025

In 2025, loan origination systems (LOS) are one of the sharpest differentiators between lenders that grow and lenders that stall.

What collateral options exist for SME loans?
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What collateral options exist for SME loans?

This article breaks down the collateral options that actually exist for SME loans in African markets today, focusing on what lenders accept in practice, how these options behave during default, and what trade offs come with each approach.

A cultural view of loan defaults in Kenya
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A cultural view of loan defaults in Kenya

Executive summary  From 2019 to 2024, Kenya experienced a steady rise in personal and consumer loan defaults, driven not just by economic challenges, but deeply rooted cultural behaviors, social expectations, and shifting attitudes towards debt. While formal banks, microfinance institutions, and mobile lenders expanded access to credit, repayment struggles mirrored longstanding cultural and communal dynamics. […]