2. BestFUND
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Institution

BestFUND Head OfficeCantomentsAccra, Greater AccraP.O. Box CT 5217
Data approved: 2013-03-04
Data version: 2
Age of data: 141 months
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Institution Details

Institution TypeNon-Governmental Organization
Is this institution regulated?No
Website addresshttp://www.bestfundghana.org
Year established2005
Head of InstitutionDr. Emmanuel Shaft Boamah
Regions activeGreater Accra Region, Ashanti Region
# Branches3

Total Portfolio (nat'l)GHS 8,220,420
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 4,172,802.03
Active clients with loans13,064
Approximate % female clients60% - 80%
Approximate % urban clients0% - 20%
Network affiliationsGHAMFIN, ASSFIN, AMT
Funders

Loan Products » Summary

Capacity
1,211 Borrowers
USD 1,071,131.98 Portfolio
Active Product
Group Loan
9,642 Borrowers
USD 2,535,665.48 Portfolio
Active Product
Individual
2,211 Borrowers
USD 566,004.57 Portfolio
Active Product

Loan Products » Conditions

Product Name Loan Size Range Loan Term (months) % Female % Urban Loan Purpose Eligibility Other Services
Capacity Loan GHS 3,000 - 8,000 6 - 10 60% - 80% 0% - 20% Business, Education Women, Men, Have business, Salaried worker Credit Ins, Tech Asst Visits
Group Loan GHS 2,000 - 10,000 5 - 8 80% - 100% 0% - 20% Business, Education, Land Women, Men, Have business, Salaried worker Group Mtgs, Tech Asst Visits
Individual Loan GHS 500 - 1,000 4 - 6 60% - 80% 0% - 20% Business Women, Men, Have business Credit Ins

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Capacity Loan 36.0%-96.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins None 10.0% upfront 64.5% - 68% 74.9% - 78.8% 47
Group Loan 36.0%-96.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins None 10.0% upfront 59% - 70.2% 68.1% - 81.6% N/A
Individual Loan 36.0%-96.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins None 10.0% upfront 62.3% - 69.1% 72.1% - 80.2% 47
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  2. ASA INDIA
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Institution

ASA International India Microfinance Pvt Ltd GC-8 , Sector-III, Salt Lake CityKolkata, West Bengal700106
Data approved: 2013-01-10
Data version: 2
Age of data: 140 months
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Product Details

Key Statistics
Outstanding portfolio (INR)INR 815,142,477
Portfolio (USD)USD 15,380,046.74
Active Clients with Loans164,004
Approximate % Female Clients100%
Approximate % Urban Clients0% - 20%
Methodology
Individualx
Solidarity group
Village banking
Self help group
Other
Description
Loan products are given in the purpose of agri, allied agri ,small business. It is disbursed within a group but individually without any collateral.
Loan Purpose
Any purpose
Income generationx
Mortgage/housing
Consumer loan
Agriculturex
Education
Other household finance
Other
Other (2)
Included Services
Credit educationx
Group meetingsx
Credit insurancex
Workplace visits
Business training
Other training
Other
Other (2)
No other services
Eligibility
Men
Womenx
Must run a business
Must own a home or land
Must be a salaried worker
Must be specific age group
Household income <60,000 INRx
Household income <120,000 INRx
Must live in rural area
Must lives in urban area
Other
Other (2)
# Borrowers by Product
Portfolio Size by Product
Geographic Coverage
# Regions for this institution4
# Regions for this product4
Regions ActiveAssam, Bihar, Tripura, West Bengal

Loan Conditions

Loan Amount
CurrencyINR
Minimum loan sizeINR 5,000
Maximum loan size15,000
Distribution at Disbursement (Est.)
Loans less than INR 5,00010%
INR 5,000-15,00090%
INR 15,000-25,0000
INR 25,000-35,0000
INR 35,000-45,0000
Greater than INR 45,0000
Loan Term and Grace Period
Shortest loan term12.0 months
Longest loan term24.0 months
Approx average12.0 months
Distribution at Disbursement (Est.)
Loans 3 months or less0
Between 4 and 6 months0
Between 7 and 9 months0
Between 10 and 12 months100%
Between 13 and 18 months0
Longer than 18 months0
Grace Period
Grace period usage100%
Average grace period1.0 month
Repayment Frequency
Daily
Weeklyx
Every 2 weeks
Every 4 weeks
Monthlyx
Every 2 months
Quarterly
Every 6 months
Every 12 months
Single end payment
Irregular payments

Pricing Information

Interest
Lowest quoted nominal interest25.26%
Highest quoted nominal interest25.97%
Reason(s) why interest rate variesLoan repayment period i.e either weekly, monthly or fortnightly.
Interest rate periodYearly
Interest Rate Calculation MethodDecl Bal
Subsidized by funder request?No
Is rate fixed for entire loan termYes
Upfront Fees
Fee 1
DescriptionProcessing Fee
% of loan amount - min1.00%
% of loan amount - max1.00%
OR, Fixed amount - min0
Fixed amount - max0
Reason for variationService Tax extra
Appears on Repayment Sched?No
Ongoing Fees
This product has no ongoing fees
Upfront Insurance Fees
Ins 1
DescriptionInsurance Premium
% of loan amount - min0.50%
% of loan amount - max0.50%
OR, Fixed amount - min0
Fixed amount - max0
Reason for variationN/A
Appears on Repayment Sched?No
Ongoing Insurance Fees
This product has no ongoing insurance fees
Compulsory Deposit
Required forNever
CriteriaN/A
Is deposit indicated on the repayment schedule?N/A
Do borrowers control deposit in their group?N/A
Deposit BEFORE or AT Disbursement
% loan amount depositedN/A
or, Fixed-amount depositedN/A
Deposits DURING period payments
% loan amount depositedN/A
or, Fixed-amount depositedN/A
Conditions on access to depositN/A
Interest Paid on Deposit
Minimum interest rate paidN/A
Maximum interest rate paidN/A
Interest payment frequencyN/A
Taxes
Are taxes charged on this product?Yes
Percentage of fees12.4%
All or some fees taxedSome

Full Pricing Data

Primary cum Secondary Loan samples
Sample 1Sample 2Sample 3
Loan AmountINR 7,000INR 6,000INR 10,000
Loan Cycle (1, 2, 3, etc)Not KnownNot KnownNot Known
Disbursement Date2012-12-122012-12-272012-12-19
Loan Term (Months)12.0 months12.0 months12.0 months
Grace Period (Months)0.2 months0.2 months0.2 months
Total Cost of CreditINR 1,114.65INR 955.42INR 1,592.36
True Price by Comp     
Interest price component25.9%25.9%25.9%
Fee Component2.0%2.0%2.0%
Insurance Component1.0%1.0%1.0%
Tax Component0.2%0.2%0.2%
Deposit Component0.0%0.0%0.0%
Full APR (int fee ins tax dep)29.1%29.1%29.1%
MFIN MFI Earning (Annualised)27.9%27.9%27.9%
MFIN Cost to Borrower (Annualised)29.1%29.1%29.1%
Transparency Index878787
MFIN Transparency Index989898
      
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