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    The Hidden Costs of MNT-Halan’s Mass-Market Lending Model

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    At the heart of the problem is a vast metering gap. An estimated 4.7mn electricity customers remain unmetered.

    The Hidden Costs of MNT-Halan’s Mass-Market Lending Model

    Although disputed claims represent less than 3.5% of lifetime originations, one lawsuit for every 15 active borrowers highlights the legal and administrative costs of enforcing unsecured loans in high-inflation markets.

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