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Building Smarter SACCOs: Credit Bureau Data Integrated into SACCONET

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  • Post last modified:October 6, 2025

The partnership with Metropol Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) is playing a vital role in strengthening the financial stability and resilience of SACCOs. Through this collaboration, SACCOs are now able to access advanced tools for risk profiling and credit analysis, helping them make more informed lending decisions and safeguard against loan defaults.

Integration with the SACCONET core banking system makes this process even more seamless and effective. Loan applications can now be cross-checked against Metropol’s credit data in real time, allowing SACCOs to better evaluate a member’s repayment capacity and overall credit history. This not only reduces the risks associated with non-performing loans but also builds greater trust and transparency between SACCOs and their members.

By embedding credit reference services directly into SACCONET, SACCOs are empowered to implement stronger credit management practices, expand lending opportunities to qualified members, and foster a culture of financial discipline. In the long run, this collaboration is expected to improve portfolio quality, increase sustainability, and enable SACCOs to serve their communities with greater confidence and efficiency.