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Institution

CRAN Microfinance Head OfficeCape Coast, CentralP.O. Box UC 97
Data approved: 2013-02-18
Data version: 2
Age of data: 144 months

Institution

Data approved: 2012-12-04
Data version: 2
Age of data: 148 months

Institution Details

Institution TypeNon-Governmental Organization
Is this institution regulated?Yes
Website addresshttp://www.cranmicrofinance.org
Year established1993
Head of InstitutionDr. Patrick Agbesingale
Regions activeCentral Region, Western Region, Volta Region
# Branches5

Total Portfolio (nat'l)GHS 2,008,192
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 1,019,386.80
Active clients with loans3,613
Approximate % female clients80% - 100%
Approximate % urban clients40% - 60%
Network affiliationsGHAMFIN, ASSFIN, GAMC
FundersCORDAID, TERA JANE, KIVA

Institution Details

Institution TypeNon-Governmental Organization
Is this institution regulated?Yes
Website addressN/A
Year established2003
Head of InstitutionSiku Nkhoma
Regions activeDedza, Dowa, Kasungu, Lilongwe, Ntcheu, Salima, ChitipaKaronga, Mzimba, Nkhata Bay, Rumphi, Balaka, Blantyre, Chikwawa, Chiradzulu, Machinga, Mulanje
# Branches1

Total Portfolio (nat'l)MWK 250,550,466.50
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 642,437.09
Active clients with loans2,351
Approximate % female clients80% - 100%
Approximate % urban clients60% - 80%
Network affiliationsSlum Dwellers International, MAMN, Malawi Homeless People's Federation
FundersSlum Dwellers International, Homeless International, African Development Bank, WASTE

Loan Products » Summary

3,234 Borrowers
USD 796,932.99 Portfolio
379 Borrowers
USD 222,453.30 Portfolio

Loan Products » Summary

139 Borrowers
USD 2,375.73 Portfolio
334 Borrowers
USD 4,065.71 Portfolio
870 Borrowers
USD 132,828.60 Portfolio
255 Borrowers
USD 14,796.76 Portfolio

Loan Products » Conditions

Product Name Loan Size Range Loan Term (months) % Female % Urban Loan Purpose Eligibility Other Services
Group Loans GHS 200 - 3,000 4 - 12 40% - 60% 40% - 60% Business Women, Men, Have business Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins, Savings promotion
Individual Loan GHS 200 - 10,000 6 - 12 60% - 80% 40% - 60% Business Women, Men, Have business Credit Educ, Credit Ins, Savings promotion

Loan Products » Conditions

Product Name Loan Size Range Loan Term (months) % Female % Urban Loan Purpose Eligibility Other Services
Business Loan MWK 10,000 - 10,000 6 80% - 100% 80% - 100% Business, Can only be used for working capital Women, Men, Must be a member of the Malawi Homeless People's Federation. Business Training
Home Improvement Loan MWK 20,000 - 20,000 24 80% - 100% 80% - 100% Housing Women, Men, Must be a member of the Malawi Homeless People's Federation
Sanitation Loan MWK 40,000 - 100,000 24 80% - 100% 80% - 100% Sanitation Women, Men, Residents from the peri urban areas
Water Loan MWK 18,000 - 120,000 24 60% - 80% 80% - 100% water supply Women, Men, Residents from the peri urban areas

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Group Loans 42.00% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins None 20.00% upfront 73.3% - 73.5% 112.8% - 114% 37
Individual Loan 42.00% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins None 20.00% upfront 72.3% - 73.5% 106.1% - 112% 37

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Business Loan 24.00% annual, Decl Bal 0 Fees 0 Ins None 10.00% upfront 16.8% 16.8% 100
Home Improvement Loan 12.00% annual, Decl Bal 0 Fees 0 Ins None 10.00% upfront 10.9% 10.9% 100
Sanitation Loan 12.00% annual, Decl Bal 0 Fees 0 Ins None 10.00% upfront 10.9% 10.9% 100
Water Loan 12.00% annual, Decl Bal 0 Fees 0 Ins None 10.00% upfront 10.9% - 11% 10.9% - 11% 100

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Group Loans 42.00% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins Ins None 20.00% upfront 73.3% - 73.5% 112.8% - 114% 37
Individual Loan 42.00% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins Ins None 20.00% upfront 72.3% - 73.5% 106.1% - 112% 37

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Business Loan 24.00% annual, Decl Bal 0 Fees 0 Ins Ins None 10.00% upfront 16.8% 16.8% 100
Home Improvement Loan 12.00% annual, Decl Bal 0 Fees 0 Ins Ins None 10.00% upfront 10.9% 10.9% 100
Sanitation Loan 12.00% annual, Decl Bal 0 Fees 0 Ins Ins None 10.00% upfront 10.9% 10.9% 100
Water Loan 12.00% annual, Decl Bal 0 Fees 0 Ins Ins None 10.00% upfront 10.9% - 11% 10.9% - 11% 100
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