Senators call for regulation of mobile phone loans

Lending caps has stifled traditional bank lending, opening the market for the mobile application lenders. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Senators Tuesday called for regulation of mobile phone-based lenders on claims they are saddling borrowers with high-interest rates.

The senators accused financial institutions offering mobile loans at rates above the cap provided in law and occasioning heavy borrowing and indebtedness mainly among the low-income groups on easy access to loans.

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