Can a mobile credit-scoring model provide better accessibility to South African citizens requiring micro-lending

This paper investigates developing a conceptual model for credit scoring microfinance in South Africa. This poses an issue as the demand for micro-lending arise primarily from the lowest income groups who are normally found in rural or peri-urban areas and are not easily accessible. Current literature and research on credit scoring models within microfinance for low-income groups was found to be extremely limited. Based on current research, this...