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Institution

Grameen Ghana Head OfficeBehind RCCTamale, Northern
Data approved: 2013-03-14
Data version: 2
Age of data: 141 months

Institution

Microloan Foundation Head OfficeKasungu, CentralPO Box 491
Data approved: 2012-11-15
Data version: 2
Age of data: 145 months

Product

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Product Summary

Number borrowers2,281
Loan Amount (range)GHS 400 - 1,000
Loan Term (range)6 - 12
Other Services (text summary)Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Other Training, Training in health, nutrition, sanitation, breast-feeding, and malaria prevention.
Annual Interest & Method30.00% annual, Flat
FeesNone
InsuranceNone
TaxNone
Comp DepN/A
Range of pricing 
Interest Price Component39.6% - 70.8%
Fee Component0
Insurance Component0
Tax Component Range0
Full APR (int fee ins tax dep)45.8%
Transparency Index (min/max)51 - 91
Transparency Index (average)65

Product Summary

355
MWK 65,000 - 180,000
6 - 10
Group Mtgs, Tech Asst Visits, Business Training, Other Training, Group Dynamics
48.00% annual, Flat
None
None
None
20.00% upfront
 
36.2% - 108.4%
0
0
0
107.4% - 107.5%
36 - 124
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Product Details

Key Statistics
Outstanding portfolio (GHS)GHS 239,713
Portfolio (USD)USD 121,681.73
Active Clients with Loans2,281
Approximate % Female Clients80% - 100%
Approximate % Urban Clients0% - 20%
Methodology
Individual
Solidarity groupx
Village banking
Self help group
Other
Description
Designed for the purpose of agriculture production. Both men and women are eligible in groups of up to 50 members, with a loan term between 6-12 months, and a nominal interest rate of 30% flat method.
Loan Purpose
Any purpose
Income generationx
Mortgage/housing
Consumer loan
Agriculture
Education
Other household finance
OtherAgricultural Production
Other (2)
Included Services
Credit educationx
Group meetingsx
Credit insurance
Workplace visits
Business training
Other trainingx
OtherTraining in health, nutrition, sanitation, breast-feeding, and malaria prevention.
Other (2)
No other services
Eligibility
Menx
Womenx
Must run a business
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 institution2
# Regions for this product1
Regions ActiveNorthern Region

Product Details

Key Statistics
Outstanding portfolio (MWK)MWK 38,676,155
Portfolio (USD)USD 99,169.63
Active Clients with Loans355
Approximate % Female Clients80% - 100%
Approximate % Urban Clients0% - 20%
Methodology
Individual
Solidarity groupx
Village banking
Self help group
Other
Description
This loan is offered to graduating clients from Standard Loan groups who have proved successful in their businesses and require a loan above MK60,000.00. Being graduating clients training is ongoing on group solidarity and business management.
Loan Purpose
Any purpose
Income generationx
Mortgage/housing
Consumer loan
Agriculture
Education
Other household finance
Other
Other (2)
Included Services
Credit education
Group meetingsx
Credit insurance
Workplace visitsx
Business trainingx
Other trainingx
OtherGroup Dynamics
Other (2)
No other services
Eligibility
Men
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 institution18
# Regions for this product16
Regions ActiveDowa, Lilongwe, Nkhotakota, Ntcheu, Ntchisi, SalimaKaronga, Mzimba, Nkhata Bay, Rumphi, Balaka, Blantyre, Chikwawa, Machinga, Mulanje, Zomba

Loan Conditions

Loan Amount
CurrencyGHS
Minimum loan sizeGHS 400
Maximum loan size1,000
Distribution at Disbursement (Est.)
Loans less than GHS 1,000100%
GHS 1,000-5,0000
GHS 5,000-7,5000
GHS 7,500-10,0000
GHS 10,000-13,0000
Greater than GHS 13,0000
Loan Term and Grace Period
Shortest loan term6.0 months
Longest loan term12.0 months
Approx average10.0 months
Distribution at Disbursement (Est.)
Loans 3 months or less0
Between 4 and 6 months60%
Between 7 and 9 months40%
Between 10 and 12 months0
Between 13 and 18 months0
Longer than 18 months0
Grace Period
Grace period usage0
Average grace period3.0 months
Repayment Frequency
Daily
Weekly
Every 2 weeks
Every 4 weeks
Monthlyx
Every 2 months
Quarterly
Every 6 monthsx
Every 12 months
Single end paymentx
Irregular payments

Loan Conditions

Loan Amount
CurrencyMWK
Minimum loan sizeMWK 65,000
Maximum loan size180,000
Distribution at Disbursement (Est.)
Loans less than MWK 50,0000
MWK 50,000-150,00090%
MWK 150,000-250,00010%
MWK 250,000-350,0000
MWK 350,000-450,0000
Greater than MWK 450,0000
Loan Term and Grace Period
Shortest loan term6.0 months
Longest loan term10.0 months
Approx average6.0 months
Distribution at Disbursement (Est.)
Loans 3 months or less0
Between 4 and 6 months90%
Between 7 and 9 months10%
Between 10 and 12 months0
Between 13 and 18 months0
Longer than 18 months0
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

Pricing Information

Interest
Lowest quoted nominal interest30.00%
Highest quoted nominal interest30.00%
Interest rate periodYearly
Interest Rate Calculation MethodFlat
Subsidized by funder request?No
Is rate fixed for entire loan termYes
Upfront Fees
This product has no upfront fees
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 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

Pricing Information

Interest
Lowest quoted nominal interest4.00%
Highest quoted nominal interest4.00%
Interest rate periodMonthly
Interest Rate Calculation MethodFlat
Subsidized by funder request?No
Is rate fixed for entire loan termYes
Upfront Fees
This product has no upfront fees
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?Yes
Do borrowers control deposit in their group?Yes
Deposit BEFORE or AT Disbursement
% loan amount deposited20.00%
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 paid7.00%
Interest payment frequencyAnnually
Taxes
Are taxes charged on this product?No

Full Pricing Data

Agriculture Business Loan samples
Sample 1Sample 2Sample 3
Loan AmountGHS 600GHS 700GHS 800
Loan Cycle (1, 2, 3, etc)222
Disbursement Date2012-11-152012-11-152012-11-15
Loan Term (Months)10.0 months10.0 months10.0 months
Grace Period (Months)1.0 month1.0 month1.0 month
Total Cost of CreditGHS 150GHS 175GHS 200
True Price by Comp     
Interest price component45.8%45.8%45.8%
Fee Component0.0%0.0%0.0%
Insurance Component0.0%0.0%0.0%
Tax Component0.0%0.0%0.0%
Deposit Component0.0%0.0%0.0%
Full APR (int fee ins tax dep)45.8%45.8%45.8%
Transparency Index656565
      
Original Repayment SchedulePDFPDFPDF
MFT Pricing CalculationPDFPDFPDF

Full Pricing Data

Bridging Loan samples
Sample 1Sample 2Sample 3Sample 4
Loan AmountMWK 100,000MWK 110,000MWK 150,000MWK 180,000
Loan Cycle (1, 2, 3, etc)4242
Disbursement Date2012-10-302012-10-082012-10-302012-10-30
Loan Term (Months)6.0 months6.0 months6.0 months6.0 months
Grace Period (Months)0.0 months0.2 months0.0 months0.0 months
Total Cost of CreditMWK 24,000MWK 26,400MWK 36,000MWK 43,200
True Price by Comp       
Interest price component75.7%75.8%75.7%75.7%
Fee Component0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Insurance Component0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Tax Component0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Deposit Component31.7%31.7%31.7%31.7%
Full APR (int fee ins tax dep)107.4%107.5%107.4%107.4%
Transparency Index45454545
        
Original Repayment SchedulePDFPDFPDFPDF
MFT Pricing CalculationPDFPDFPDFPDF
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