A cultural view of loan defaults in Malawi
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A cultural view of loan defaults in Malawi

Executive Summary Between 2019 and 2024, Malawi has seen both a rapid expansion in personal lending and a growing struggle with defaults. While commercial banks, microfinance institutions (MFIs), savings and credit cooperatives (SACCOs), village savings and loan associations (VSLAs), and new digital lenders have opened up access to credit, many Malawians still find it difficult […]

How to assess the risks to a loan application
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How to assess the risks to a loan application

The fact that someone has the means to pay their debts doesn’t always mean that they are responsible enough to do it. Credit Reports and Credit Scores are useful tools for weighing in on where an applicant stands when it comes to these two characteristics (ability and willingness to pay).

What is debt forgiveness and how does it work?
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What is debt forgiveness and how does it work?

If you reside in a country where debt forgiveness programs exist and are struggling to cover debt payments or feel like you’ll never be able to pay everything off, you might consider debt forgiveness an option.