Our Rating Methodology

We use a transparent, data-driven methodology to rate and compare financial products. This page explains exactly how we calculate ratings and rankings.

Rating Factors & Weights

Interest Rate & Fees35%

Total cost of the product including interest rates, processing fees, and hidden charges.

Accessibility & Speed25%

Ease of application, approval time, disbursement speed, and eligibility requirements.

User Experience20%

App quality, customer service, transparency, and user reviews from verified customers.

Flexibility & Terms15%

Repayment options, loan tenure flexibility, early repayment policies, and credit limits.

Trust & Security5%

CBN licensing status, data security practices, and regulatory compliance.

Scoring System

4.5 - 5.0
Excellent

Top-tier product with exceptional terms and user satisfaction.

4.0 - 4.4
Very Good

Strong product with competitive rates and good service.

3.0 - 3.9
Good

Solid option suitable for most users.

Below 3.0
Fair

May be suitable for specific needs; compare alternatives.

Data Sources

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Official Sources

Bank websites, product documents, and official communications.

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CBN Data

Regulatory filings, licensed institutions list, and rate publications.

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User Reviews

Verified customer feedback from app stores and our platform.

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Primary Research

Mystery shopping, application testing, and customer service audits.

How Comparisons Work

  1. 1

    Category Selection

    Products are grouped by type (personal loans, digital loans, etc.) for fair comparison.

  2. 2

    Data Collection

    We gather current rates, fees, and terms from each provider.

  3. 3

    Scoring

    Each product is scored using our weighted methodology.

  4. 4

    Ranking

    Products are ranked by overall score, with equal scores ordered alphabetically.

Update Frequency

  • Interest Rates: Updated within 48 hours of changes
  • Product Features: Reviewed weekly
  • User Reviews: Processed daily
  • Full Audit: Conducted monthly

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