| Institution Type | Non Bank Financial Institution |
| Is this institution regulated? | Yes |
| Website address | http://www.firstalliedghana.com |
| Year established | 1996 |
| Head of Institution | Nana Yaw Oduro |
| Regions active | Greater Accra Region, Central Region, Western Region, Eastern Region, Ashanti Region, Brong Ahafo Region |
| # Branches | 21 |
| Total Portfolio (nat'l) | GHS 27,673,204.91 |
| Total Portfolio (USD) | USD 14,047,312.14 |
| Active clients with loans | 13,585 |
| Approximate % female clients | 40% - 60% |
| Approximate % urban clients | 60% - 80% |
| Network affiliations | Ghana Microfinance Institutions Network, Ghana Employers Association, Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry |
| Funders |
| Product Name | Loan Size Range | Loan Term (months) | % Female | % Urban | Loan Purpose | Eligibility | Other Services | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Susu Loans | GHS 500 - 10,000 | 3 - 12 | 40% - 60% | 60% - 80% | Business | Women, Men, Have business | Business Training, Other Training | |||||||
| Commercial Loans | GHS 1,000 - 300,000 | 1 - 24 | 40% - 60% | 60% - 80% | Business | Women, Men, Have business | Business Training, Other Training | |||||||
| Salary Loans | GHS 200 - 50,000 | 1 - 36 | 20% - 40% | 60% - 80% | Consumer, Education, Other | Women, Men, Salaried worker | Other Training | |||||||
| Super Golden Susu | GHS 10,500 - 50,000 | 3 - 12 | 40% - 60% | 60% - 80% | Business | Women, Men, Have business | Other Training | |||||||
| Fast Track Susu | GHS 2,000 - 10,000 | 3 - 6 | 40% - 60% | 60% - 80% | Business | Women, Men, Have business | Business Training, Other Training | |||||||
| Travel Loans | GHS 2,000 - 10,000 | 3 - 6 | 40% - 60% | 100% | Other | Women, Men, Have business, Salaried worker | Business Training, Other Training | |||||||
| Distance Banking | GHS 1,500 - 10,000 | 3 - 12 | 40% - 60% | 20% - 40% | Business, Agriculture | Women, Men, Have business | Group Mtgs, Business Training, Other Training | |||||||
| Premium Golden Susu | GHS 1,500 - 50,000 | 3 - 12 | 40% - 60% | 20% - 40% | Business, Agriculture | Women, Men, Have business | Business Training, Other Training |
| Product Name | Annual Nominal Interest | Fees | Insurance | Taxes | Compulsory Deposit | APR (int+fee) | Full APR | Transparency Index | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Susu Loans | 36.0% annual, Flat | 1 Fee | 0 Ins | None | 20.0%-25.0% upfront | 65.6% - 68.3% | 105.1% - 111.1% | 33 | ||||||||
| Commercial Loans | 31.0%-41.0% annual, Flat | 1 Fee | 0 Ins | None | 5.0%-25.0% upfront | 70.6% - 72.2% | 91.1% - 116.2% | 29 | ||||||||
| Salary Loans | 19.0%-28.0% annual, Flat | 1 Fee | 0 Ins | None | N/A | 32.8% - 51.1% | 32.8% - 51.1% | 46 | ||||||||
| Super Golden Susu | 36.0% annual, Flat | 1 Fee | 0 Ins | None | 5.0%-25.0% upfront | 63.5% - 64.7% | 101.5% - 105% | 34 | ||||||||
| Fast Track Susu | 36.0% annual, Flat | 1 Fee | 0 Ins | None | 20.0%-25.0% upfront | 66.7% - 68.3% | 107.7% - 111% | 32 | ||||||||
| Travel Loans | 44.0%-48.0% annual, Flat | 1 Fee | 0 Ins | None | 15.0%-25.0% upfront | 49.4% - 53% | 57.7% - 61.9% | 74 | ||||||||
| Distance Banking | 36.0% annual, Flat | 1 Fee | 0 Ins | None | 10.0%-25.0% upfront | 67.3% - 68.7% | 109.4% - 111.6% | 32 | ||||||||
| Premium Golden Susu | 36.0% annual, Flat | 1 Fee | 0 Ins | None | 10.0%-25.0% upfront | 65.5% - 74.4% | 104.9% - 125.8% | 32 |
| Outstanding portfolio (INR) | INR 401,868,015 |
| Portfolio (USD) | USD 8,930,400 |
| Active Clients with Loans | 43,209 |
| Approximate % Female Clients | 80% - 100% |
| Approximate % Urban Clients | 0% - 20% |
| Individual | x |
| Solidarity group | x |
| Village banking | |
| Self help group | |
| Other |
| Any purpose | |
| Income generation | x |
| Mortgage/housing | |
| Consumer loan | |
| Agriculture | |
| Education | |
| Other household finance | |
| Other | Income Genration |
| Other (2) |
| Credit education | x |
| Group meetings | x |
| Credit insurance | |
| Workplace visits | x |
| Business training | |
| Other training | |
| Other | |
| Other (2) | |
| No other services |
| Men | |
| Women | x |
| Must run a business | x |
| Must own a home or land | |
| Must be a salaried worker | |
| Must be specific age group | x |
| Household income <60,000 INR | |
| Household income <120,000 INR | |
| Must live in rural area | |
| Must lives in urban area | |
| Other | 21-55 |
| Other (2) |
| # Regions for this institution | N/A |
| # Regions for this product | N/A |
| Regions Active |
| Currency | INR |
| Minimum loan size | INR 6,000 |
| Maximum loan size | 18,000 |
| Shortest loan term | 12.0 months |
| Longest loan term | 14.0 months |
| Approx average | 14.0 months |
| Loans 3 months or less | N/A |
| Between 4 and 6 months | N/A |
| Between 7 and 9 months | N/A |
| Between 10 and 12 months | N/A |
| Between 13 and 18 months | N/A |
| Longer than 18 months | N/A |
| Grace period usage | 0 |
| Average grace period | 0 |
| Daily | |
| Weekly | x |
| Every 2 weeks | x |
| Every 4 weeks | |
| Monthly | x |
| Every 2 months | |
| Quarterly | |
| Every 6 months | |
| Every 12 months | |
| Single end payment | |
| Irregular payments |
| Lowest quoted nominal interest | 25.90% |
| Highest quoted nominal interest | 25.90% |
| Interest rate period | Yearly |
| Interest Rate Calculation Method | Decl Bal |
| Subsidized by funder request? | N/A |
| Is rate fixed for entire loan term | Yes |
| Ins 1 | Ins 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Description | Processing fees and Insurance fees | 1% of loan disbursed where both the borrower as well as guarantors are covered. The fees is entirely paid to insurance company as insurance premium and the company doesnot retain any administrative fees | |
| % of loan amount - min | 1.00% | 1.00% | |
| % of loan amount - max | 1.00% | 1.00% | |
| OR, Fixed amount - min | 0 | 0 | |
| Fixed amount - max | 0 | 0 | |
| Reason for variation | |||
| Appears on Repayment Sched? | Yes | Yes |
| Required for | Never |
| Criteria | N/A |
| Is deposit indicated on the repayment schedule? | N/A |
| Do borrowers control deposit in their group? | N/A |
| % loan amount deposited | N/A |
| or, Fixed-amount deposited | N/A |
| % loan amount deposited | N/A |
| or, Fixed-amount deposited | N/A |
| Conditions on access to deposit | N/A |
| Minimum interest rate paid | N/A |
| Maximum interest rate paid | N/A |
| Interest payment frequency | N/A |
| Are taxes charged on this product? | No |
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