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Institution

BestFUND P.O. Box CT 5217Cantoments, Accra, Greater Accra233
Data approved: 2011-12-07
Data version: 1
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Institution

Gatsby Microfinance Ltd Head OfficeKampala, Central RegionPO Box 8752
Data approved: 2012-07-20
Data version: 2
Age of data: 150 months
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Institution Details

Institution TypeNon-Governmental Organization
Is this institution regulated?No
Website addressN/A
Year established2005
Head of InstitutionDr. Emmanuel Shaft Boamah
Regions active0
# Branches3

Total Portfolio (nat'l)GHS 3,942,900
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 2,628,600
Active clients with loans10,062
Approximate % female clients60% - 80%
Approximate % urban clients0% - 20%
Network affiliationsGHAMFIN, ASSFIN, AMT
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Institution Details

Institution TypeNon Bank Financial Institution
Is this institution regulated?No
Website addressN/A
Year established2006
Head of InstitutionEmmanuel Victor Kimbowa
Regions activeCentral, Eastern, Western
# Branches0

Total Portfolio (nat'l)UGX 6,100,589,732
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 2,440,235.89
Active clients with loans1,346
Approximate % female clients40% - 60%
Approximate % urban clients20% - 40%
Network affiliationsAMFIU
FundersGatsby Charitable Foundation

Loan Products » Summary

Capacity
2,013 Borrowers
USD 525,720 Portfolio
Active Product
Group Loan
5,033 Borrowers
USD 1,314,300 Portfolio
Active Product
Individual
3,019 Borrowers
USD 788,580 Portfolio
Active Product

Loan Products » Summary

General
736 Borrowers
USD 1,192,766 Portfolio
Active Product
Myc4
610 Borrowers
USD 1,247,470 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, petty traders Women, Men, Have business Credit Ins

Loan Products » Conditions

Product Name Loan Size Range Loan Term (months) % Female % Urban Loan Purpose Eligibility Other Services
Gatsby Microfinance General Loan UGX 1,000,000 - 30,000,000 6 - 24 40% - 60% 40% - 60% Business Women, Men, Have business, The type of business must be in line with the company mission Tech Asst Visits
Myc4 Loan UGX 1,000,000 - 30,000,000 6 - 24 20% - 40% 60% - 80% Business Women, Men, Have business Tech Asst Visits

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Capacity Loan 48.0%-96.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins None 30.0% upfront 79.6% - 174.1% 139.6% - 312.4% 23
Group Loan 72.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins None 15.0% upfront 114.9% - 129.6% 147.8% - 168.6% 46
Individual Loan 48.0%-96.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins None 10.0% upfront 152.1% - 170.4% 177.2% - 200.3% 25

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Gatsby Microfinance General Loan 30.00% annual, Flat 2 Fees 1 Ins None 10.00% upfront 53.1% - 54.9% 65.3% - 69.3% 45
Myc4 Loan 25.00%-36.00% annual, Decl Bal 2 Fees 1 Ins None 10.00% upfront 40.3% - 52.3% 50.9% - 65.8% 42

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Capacity Loan 48.0%-96.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins None 30.0% upfront 79.6% - 174.1% 139.6% - 312.4% 23
Group Loan 72.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins None 15.0% upfront 114.9% - 129.6% 147.8% - 168.6% 46
Individual Loan 48.0%-96.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins None 10.0% upfront 152.1% - 170.4% 177.2% - 200.3% 25

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Gatsby Microfinance General Loan 30.00% annual, Flat 2 Fees 1 Ins Ins None 10.00% upfront 53.1% - 54.9% 65.3% - 69.3% 45
Myc4 Loan 25.00%-36.00% annual, Decl Bal 2 Fees 1 Ins Ins None 10.00% upfront 40.3% - 52.3% 50.9% - 65.8% 42
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