Glossary
Here are some common terms to take note of
AdjutorMeans helper in Latin. This is our API distribution service that gives lenders and fintechs outside the Lendsqr platform access to our key services via APIs
Bad actorA bad actor is an informal term used to classify user's within the Lendsqr ecosystem that have committed fraud or defaulted on loans as such they have been blacklisted on the Karma engine.
Bank Verification NumberBank Verification Number (BVN) is an 11 digit number that serves as a unique identifier for individuals. An individual's bank accounts are linked to this number.
DecisioningIn relation to loans, Decisioning is the process of determining if a user is eligible to borrow money from a lending company.
Lendsqr EcosystemThis is Lendsqr’s growing list of borrowers (accumulated over time) which lending companies can tap into to know more about the past performances of these borrowers with other lenders. The Lendsqr ecosystem is accessible via the #ecosystem-lookup endpoint.
KarmaKarma is a database of blacklisted bad actors within the Nigerian Lending ecosystem. This platform is a blacklist engine managed by Lendsqr. You can validate your customers by running checks via the #get-karma endpoint.
ScoringScoring or Credit scoring is a statistical analysis performed by lenders and financial institutions to determine the creditworthiness of a borrower.
Service accountLendsqr service accounts are virtual accounts in which you can transfer funds directly from any Nigerian bank to pay for access to any of Lendsqr's paid services.
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