This article aims to present current research trends in microfinance for small and medium
enterprises (SMEs) and microfinance institutions (MFIs), as microfinance plays an …

The prior studies on information disclosure in location-based services (LBS) suggested that
the perceived benefits of information disclosure in LBS were manifested by three benefits …

This study investigates the impact of the improved social credit environment on
entrepreneurial activity. We conduct the time-varying difference-in-differences model based …

Online Microlending, a new financial service, focuses on small loans without any sort of
collateral. It provides more flexible and quicker funding for borrowers, as well as higher …

This study examines the financial technology (or FinTech) credit platform literature published
between 2017 and 2022, as collected from the Scopus database. It follows the …

Online microloans are a growing financial service. Therefore, resolving the question of how
to manage the dynamics of an individual borrower's risk is crucial. By applying an …

Purpose: The study aims at the assessment of challenges facing the growth of informal
lending groups in Tanzania. To meet this goal three specific objectives were involved …

Financial inclusion is crucial for ensuring equitable access to financial products and
services. It empowers financially underserved individuals and businesses, while facilitating …

Abstract Background: Online lending applications (OLAs) are rapidly gaining traction in the
Philippines, offering previously unbanked individuals access to credit. However, this …

The study aimed at examining challenges facing women's who are participating in VICOBA
at Mbarali Disrict. The specific objectives were: to determine social, economic and structural …