5 common mistakes first-time lenders make
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5 common mistakes first-time lenders make

Starting a lending business can feel straightforward, but many first-time lenders quickly run into avoidable pitfalls. From weak credit assessment processes to unclear loan terms and poor borrower communication, small missteps can lead to costly outcomes like defaults and low customer retention. These early mistakes often stem from focusing too much on disbursement and not enough on structure, risk, and experience. Understanding where things typically go wrong is the first step to building a more resilient and effective lending operation.

Your core banking system isn’t your loan management system. Here’s the difference
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Your core banking system isn’t your loan management system. Here’s the difference

If you have spent any meaningful amount of time in lending, you have likely heard someone ask the question, “Can’t our core banking system handle loans too?” On the surface, it seems like a fair point. Loans are essentially account balances. When a customer takes out a loan, the system records the disbursed amount as […]

Frequently asked questions on NIN
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Frequently asked questions on NIN

Get answers to the most frequently asked questions about NIN and the practical implications of using your NIN across Nigeria’s financial and governmental systems.