Guide
Lender Risk Checklist
Use this checklist before disbursement and during collection to improve recovery outcomes.
Lending from abroad?
If you are sending money to family, friends, or borrowers in Africa, review the diaspora guide before money moves.
Open diaspora safety guide- Verify borrower identity and phone ownership
- Confirm repayment capacity and realistic schedule
- Capture collateral details and handover expectations
- Record disbursement reference and timestamp
- Use staged follow-up: reminder, grace, demand, court
- Escalate only when fees and documentation are complete