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Don’t be too hasty to loan out cash — defaults have doubled this year

Industry analysts say high interest rates and a slowdown in government spending are among main reasons nearly half a million people have defaulted on their loans this year.

By JAMES ANYANZWA

There are close to half a million people you should be wary of loaning your money to.

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