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Institution

ASA Initiative FNGO Head OfficeCape Coast, CentralP.O. Box 396
Data approved: 2013-02-20
Data version: 2
Age of data: 141 months
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Samasta Microfinance Limited 4th Cross, 414/5Wilson Garden,Bangalore, KarnatakaPO Box 560027
Data approved: 2013-01-21
Data version: 2
Age of data: 140 months
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Institution Details

Institution TypeNon-Governmental Organization
Is this institution regulated?No
Website addresshttp://www.asainitiative.org/
Year established2006
Head of InstitutionMrs. Veronica Agodoa Kitti
Regions activeCentral Region
# Branches5

Total Portfolio (nat'l)GHS 1,137,233
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 577,275.63
Active clients with loans4,535
Approximate % female clients40% - 60%
Approximate % urban clients0
Network affiliationsASSFIN, GHAMFIN
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Institution Details

Institution TypeNon Bank Financial Institution
Is this institution regulated?Yes
Website addresshttp://www.samasta.co.in/
Year established2008
Head of InstitutionVenkatesh N
Regions activeKarnataka, Tamil Nadu
# Branches24

Total Portfolio (nat'l)INR 254,928,392
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 4,809,969.66
Active clients with loans45,514
Approximate % female clients80% - 100%
Approximate % urban clients80% - 100%
Network affiliationsMFIN, India, AKMI, India

Loan Products » Summary

Group
3,170 Borrowers
USD 388,764.97 Portfolio
Active Product
Individual
698 Borrowers
USD 182,878.86 Portfolio
Active Product
Green Energy
534 Borrowers
USD 3,652.28 Portfolio
Active Product
Pro-Poor
27 Borrowers
USD 1,979.70 Portfolio
Low Volume Product
Note: MFTransparency presents full data for active products with over 50 borrowers. Basic data is shown for lower volume products

Loan Products » Summary

Income
44,713 Borrowers
USD 4,564,460.55 Portfolio
Active Product
Dairy Cow
801 Borrowers
USD 245,509.11 Portfolio
Active Product

Loan Products » Conditions

Product Name Loan Size Range Loan Term (months) % Female % Urban Loan Purpose Eligibility Other Services
Six Months Group Loan GHS 2,000 - 14,000 6 60% - 80% 0% - 20% Business Women, Men, Have business, Specific age group Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins, Tech Asst Visits, Business Training
Six Months Individual Loan GHS 600 - 10,000 1 - 6 40% - 60% 0% - 20% Business, Other Women, Men, Have business, Specific age group Credit Educ, Credit Ins, Tech Asst Visits, Business Training
Green Energy-Solar Loan GHS 70 - 200 2 - 6 20% - 40% 0% - 20% Business, Consumer Women, Men, Specific age group Credit Educ, Credit Ins, Tech Asst Visits

Loan Products » Conditions

Product Name Loan Size Range Loan Term (months) % Female % Urban Loan Purpose Eligibility Other Services
Income Generation Loan INR 10,000 - 15,000 12 80% - 100% 80% - 100% Business Women, Have business, Low HH Inc, Med HH Inc Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins, Other Training
Dairy Cow Loan INR 24,999 - 25,000 24 80% - 100% 0% - 20% Business Women, Low HH Inc, Med HH Inc, Must be supplying milk to procurers (Cooperatives or private) Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Six Months Group Loan 44.00% annual, Flat 2 Fees 1 Ins None N/A 82.2% - 82.4% 86% - 86.2% 51
Six Months Individual Loan 44.00% annual, Flat 2 Fees 1 Ins None N/A 82.2% - 83.1% 86% - 86.9% 50
Green Energy-Solar Loan 36.00%-40.00% annual, Flat 0 Fees 1 Ins None N/A 57.4% - 64.1% 60.9% - 67.7% 56

Loan Products » MFIN India Additional Information

Product Name APR (int) MFIN MFI Earning (Annualised) MFIN Cost to Borrower (Annualised) COMPLIANCE WITH RBI GUIDELINES ON INTEREST METHOD COMPLIANCE WITH RBI GUIDELINES ON PROCESSING FEES COMPLIANCE WITH RBI GUIDELINES ON INSURANCE PREMIUM MFIN Transparency Index
Income Generation Loan 27.2% - 28% 29.2% - 30% 30.3% - 31.1% Yes Yes Yes 99
Dairy Cow Loan 27% - 27.2% 28% - 28.2% 28.8% - 29% Yes Yes Yes 100
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Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Income Generation Loan 26.0%-27.5% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 1 Ins 12.36% fees N/A 29.2% - 30% 30.3% - 31.1% 85
Dairy Cow Loan 26.0%-27.5% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 1 Ins 12.36% fees N/A 28% - 28.2% 28.8% - 29% 90

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Six Months Group Loan 44.00% annual, Flat 2 Fees 1 Ins Ins None N/A 82.2% - 82.4% 86% - 86.2% 51
Six Months Individual Loan 44.00% annual, Flat 2 Fees 1 Ins Ins None N/A 82.2% - 83.1% 86% - 86.9% 50
Green Energy-Solar Loan 36.00%-40.00% annual, Flat 0 Fees 1 Ins Ins None N/A 57.4% - 64.1% 60.9% - 67.7% 56

Loan Products » MFIN India Additional Information

Product Name APR (int) MFIN MFI Earning (Annualised) MFIN Cost to Borrower (Annualised) COMPLIANCE WITH RBI GUIDELINES ON INTEREST METHOD COMPLIANCE WITH RBI GUIDELINES ON PROCESSING FEES COMPLIANCE WITH RBI GUIDELINES ON INSURANCE PREMIUM MFIN Transparency Index
Income Generation Loan 27.2% - 28% 29.2% - 30% 30.3% - 31.1% Yes Yes Yes 99
Dairy Cow Loan 27% - 27.2% 28% - 28.2% 28.8% - 29% Yes Yes Yes 100
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Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Income Generation Loan 26.0%-27.5% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 1 Ins Ins 12.36% fees N/A 29.2% - 30% 30.3% - 31.1% 85
Dairy Cow Loan 26.0%-27.5% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 1 Ins Ins 12.36% fees N/A 28% - 28.2% 28.8% - 29% 90
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