Top 5 loan apps for 500 to 10,000 birr in Ethiopia 2025
So, which loan apps truly fulfill their promises? Before we look at the top five that stand out in Ethiopia today, let’s understand some of the basic requirements of most lenders.
How automated underwriting systems speed up loan approvals without raising risk
Loan approvals have always depended on how quickly lenders can understand an applicant’s financial story. The work is demanding because the volumes keep rising, the customer expectations get sharper every year, and regulators watch every detail. Many lenders in Africa also operate in markets where data gaps still exist, so there is constant pressure to […]
What Chamas and SACCOs can teach lenders about group lending
Group finance has a reach that many fintechs still underestimate. In Kenya, SACCOs that operate under regulation reported 6.84 million members in 2023, a number that shows how much formal group lending has grown. Beyond that, informal savings groups called chamas are even more widespread. Estimates suggest there are around 300,000 active chamas, each managing […]