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Institution

First Allied Savings and Loans Limited Box 5308OTB 662 Asomfo Road, AdumKumasi, Ashanti
Data approved: 2013-07-15
Data version: 1
Age of data: 142 months

Institution

Malawi Rural Development Fund Head OfficeLilongwePO Box 779
Data approved: 2012-11-25
Data version: 2
Age of data: 145 months
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Product Summary

Number borrowers1,134
Loan Amount (range)GHS 1,000 - 300,000
Loan Term (range)1 - 24
Other Services (text summary)Business Training, Other Training
Annual Interest & Method31.0%-41.0% annual, Flat
Fees2.00% upfront
InsuranceNone
TaxNone
Comp Dep5.0%-25.0% upfront
Range of pricing 
Interest Price Component31.3% - 66.8%
Fee Component1.5% - 10.9%
Insurance Component0
Tax Component Range0
Full APR (int fee ins tax dep)91.1% - 116.2%
Transparency Index (min/max)27 - 76
Transparency Index (average)29

Product Summary

166,575
MWK 150,000 - 500,000
6 - 18
Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins, Tech Asst Visits, Business Training, Other Training, Group Dynamics
28.00% annual, Decl Bal
2.40% upfront
0.50% upfront
None
N/A
 
21.4% - 27.7%
2.5% - 3.2%
0.6%
0
24.9% - 31.1%
90 - 113
100

Product Details

Key Statistics
Outstanding portfolio (GHS)GHS 9,547,816.32
Portfolio (USD)USD 4,846,607.27
Active Clients with Loans1,134
Approximate % Female Clients40% - 60%
Approximate % Urban Clients60% - 80%
Methodology
Individualx
Solidarity group
Village banking
Self help group
Other
Description
Targeted at individuals and businesses who wish to expand their businesses, and utilize the facility to meet cash flow needs. It is available to anybody with an existing account relationship with First Allied.
Loan Purpose
Any purpose
Income generationx
Mortgage/housing
Consumer loan
Agriculture
Education
Other household finance
Other
Other (2)
Included Services
Credit education
Group meetings
Credit insurance
Workplace visits
Business trainingx
Other trainingx
Other
Other (2)
No other services
Eligibility
Menx
Womenx
Must run a businessx
Must own a home or land
Must be a salaried worker
Must be specific age group
Other
Other (2)
# Borrowers by Product
Portfolio Size by Product
Geographic Coverage
# Regions for this institution6
# Regions for this product6
Regions ActiveGreater Accra Region, Central Region, Western Region, Eastern Region, Ashanti Region, Brong Ahafo Region

Product Details

Key Statistics
Outstanding portfolio (MWK)MWK 994,727,000
Portfolio (USD)USD 2,550,582.05
Active Clients with Loans166,575
Approximate % Female Clients40% - 60%
Approximate % Urban Clients0% - 20%
Methodology
Individual
Solidarity groupx
Village banking
Self help group
Other
Description
These group loans are given to both rural and urban folks. It is required that women are included in each group.
Loan Purpose
Any purpose
Income generationx
Mortgage/housing
Consumer loan
Agriculture
Education
Other household finance
Other
Other (2)
Included Services
Credit educationx
Group meetingsx
Credit insurancex
Workplace visitsx
Business trainingx
Other trainingx
OtherGroup Dynamics
Other (2)
No other services
Eligibility
Menx
Womenx
Must run a businessx
Must own a home or land
Must be a salaried worker
Must be specific age group
Other
Other (2)
# Borrowers by Product
Portfolio Size by Product
Geographic Coverage
# Regions for this institution24
# Regions for this product28
Regions ActiveDedza, Dowa, Kasungu, Lilongwe, Mchinji, Nkhotakota, Ntcheu, Ntchisi, Salima, ChitipaKaronga, Likoma, Mzimba, Nkhata Bay, Rumphi, Balaka, Blantyre, Chikwawa, Chiradzulu, MachingaMangochi, Mulanje, Mwanza, Nsanje, Thyolo, Phalombe, Zomba, Neno

Loan Conditions

Loan Amount
CurrencyGHS
Minimum loan sizeGHS 1,000
Maximum loan size300,000
Distribution at Disbursement (Est.)
Loans less than GHS 1,0005%
GHS 1,000-5,00020%
GHS 5,000-7,50020%
GHS 7,500-10,00015%
GHS 10,000-13,00015%
Greater than GHS 13,00015%
Loan Term and Grace Period
Shortest loan term1.0 month
Longest loan term24.0 months
Approx average6.0 months
Distribution at Disbursement (Est.)
Loans 3 months or less5%
Between 4 and 6 months15%
Between 7 and 9 months20%
Between 10 and 12 months40%
Between 13 and 18 months15%
Longer than 18 months5%
Grace Period
Grace period usage0
Average grace period0
Repayment Frequency
Daily
Weekly
Every 2 weeks
Every 4 weeks
Monthlyx
Every 2 months
Quarterly
Every 6 months
Every 12 months
Single end payment
Irregular payments

Loan Conditions

Loan Amount
CurrencyMWK
Minimum loan sizeMWK 150,000
Maximum loan size500,000
Distribution at Disbursement (Est.)
Loans less than MWK 50,0000
MWK 50,000-150,0000
MWK 150,000-250,00020%
MWK 250,000-350,00030%
MWK 350,000-450,00030%
Greater than MWK 450,00030%
Loan Term and Grace Period
Shortest loan term6.0 months
Longest loan term18.0 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 months50%
Between 13 and 18 months50%
Longer than 18 months0
Grace Period
Grace period usage100%
Average grace period1.0 month
Repayment Frequency
Daily
Weekly
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 interest31.00%
Highest quoted nominal interest41.00%
Reason(s) why interest rate variesInterest varies based on loan duration
Interest rate periodYearly
Interest Rate Calculation MethodFlat
Subsidized by funder request?No
Is rate fixed for entire loan termYes
Upfront Fees
Fee 1
DescriptionCommitment Fee
% of loan amount - min2.00%
% of loan amount - max2.00%
OR, Fixed amount - min0
Fixed amount - max0
Reason for variationN/A
Appears on Repayment Sched?Yes
Ongoing Fees
This product has no ongoing fees
Upfront Insurance Fees
This product has no upfront insurance fees
Ongoing Insurance Fees
This product has no ongoing insurance fees
Compulsory Deposit
Required forAll
CriteriaN/A
Is deposit indicated on the repayment schedule?No
Do borrowers control deposit in their group?No
Deposit BEFORE or AT Disbursement
% loan amount deposited5.00% - 25.00%
or, Fixed-amount deposited0
Deposits DURING period payments
% loan amount deposited0
or, Fixed-amount deposited0
Conditions on access to depositEnd Term
Interest Paid on Deposit
Minimum interest rate paid5.00%
Maximum interest rate paid5.00%
Interest payment frequencyQuarterly
Taxes
Are taxes charged on this product?No

Pricing Information

Interest
Lowest quoted nominal interest28.00%
Highest quoted nominal interest28.00%
Interest rate periodYearly
Interest Rate Calculation MethodDecl Bal
Subsidized by funder request?No
Is rate fixed for entire loan termNo
Upfront Fees
Fee 1
DescriptionLoan Processing Fee
% of loan amount - min2.40%
% of loan amount - max2.40%
OR, Fixed amount - min0
Fixed amount - max0
Reason for variationN/A
Appears on Repayment Sched?Yes
Ongoing Fees
This product has no ongoing fees
Upfront Insurance Fees
Ins 1
DescriptionLife Insurance
% 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?Yes
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?No

Full Pricing Data

Commercial Loans samples
Sample 1Sample 2Sample 3Sample 4Sample 5Sample 6
Loan AmountGHS 1,500GHS 3,000GHS 6,000GHS 9,000GHS 12,000GHS 15,000
Loan Cycle (1, 2, 3, etc)Not KnownNot KnownNot KnownNot KnownNot KnownNot Known
Disbursement Date2013-06-042013-05-242013-06-112013-05-162013-05-022013-05-03
Loan Term (Months)6.0 months6.0 months12.0 months12.0 months12.0 months12.0 months
Grace Period (Months)0.0 months0.0 months0.0 months0.0 months0.0 months0.0 months
Total Cost of CreditGHS 336GHS 672GHS 2,580GHS 3,864GHS 5,160GHS 6,444
True Price by Comp           
Interest price component65.0%64.6%66.8%66.5%66.6%66.5%
Fee Component7.2%7.3%4.1%4.1%4.1%4.2%
Insurance Component0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Tax Component0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Deposit Component44.0%43.8%41.0%40.7%29.7%20.4%
Full APR (int fee ins tax dep)116.2%115.7%111.9%111.3%100.4%91.1%
Transparency Index272728283134
            
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Group Loan samples
Sample 1Sample 2Sample 3Sample 4
Loan AmountMWK 144,110MWK 300,000MWK 112,700MWK 500,000
Loan Cycle (1, 2, 3, etc)11Not KnownNot Known
Disbursement Date2012-05-302012-02-292012-08-232012-07-03
Loan Term (Months)24.0 months15.0 months24.0 months16.0 months
Grace Period (Months)0.0 months2.9 months-0.7 months4.0 months
Total Cost of CreditMWK 48,075.19MWK 65,076MWK 36,556.30MWK 115,540
True Price by Comp       
Interest price component26.6%22.4%27.7%21.4%
Fee Component2.5%3.2%2.8%2.9%
Insurance Component0.6%0.6%0.6%0.6%
Tax Component0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Deposit Component0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Full APR (int fee ins tax dep)29.7%26.2%31.1%24.9%
Transparency Index9410090100
        
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MFT Pricing CalculationPDFPDFPDFPDF
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