How to get started as a lender in Sierra Leone
How do you start lending in a country where most people are still outside the formal financial system? In Sierra Leone, over 70% of the population are financially excluded. That means the majority of people don’t have access to bank accounts, loans, or digital payment options. This gap leaves many dependent on cash transactions, which […]
Why non-financial companies are offering credit products
This article looks at why non-financial companies are offering credit products, how they structure these offerings, and what it means for lenders operating in African markets.
Can medical debt affect your credit even if you’ve paid it off?
The hardest part about medical bills is how little control you have over them. They can show up without warning, and once they go to collections, they stay with you.