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 […]

The risks and rewards of offering BNPL as a lender
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The risks and rewards of offering BNPL as a lender

Buy Now Pay Later has become one of the fastest-growing credit products, and lenders everywhere understand why.

Service providers for lenders in Zambia: Credit bureaus, payments providers, KYC, IT providers
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Service providers for lenders in Zambia: Credit bureaus, payments providers, KYC, IT providers

Get with the program: lending is not just about disbursing money—it involves calculated risk, smooth operations, and trust. Today, it is a symphony of services working in perfect harmony. Without credit bureaus, how do you gauge whether someone is likely to repay their loan? Without payment providers, how do you ensure the funds get to […]