How lack of consequence for loan defaults is destroying the African credit ecosystem
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How lack of consequence for loan defaults is destroying the African credit ecosystem

Lack of loan default consequences is destroying Africa’s credit ecosystem from the inside out and it's causing a vicious cycle of distrust.

How to spot risky loan guarantors and protect yourself as a lender
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How to spot risky loan guarantors and protect yourself as a lender

A loan guarantor is basically like a secondary borrower. If they can't pay up when the borrower defaults, then having them as a guarantor is pointless.

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).