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Institution

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

Growing Opportunity Finance (India) Pvt. Ltd. No.12, Ramasamy Street, I FloorT. NagarChennai, Tamil Nadu600017
Data approved: 2011-01-01
Data version: 1
Age of data: 172 months

Institution Details

Institution TypeNon-Governmental Organization
Is this institution regulated?Yes
Website addresshttp://www.grameenghana.org
Year established2001
Head of InstitutionMohammed A. Adams
Regions activeNorthern Region, Upper East Region
# Branches5

Total Portfolio (nat'l)GHS 998,804
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 507,007.11
Active clients with loans9,505
Approximate % female clients80% - 100%
Approximate % urban clients0% - 20%
Network affiliationsASSFIN, GHAMFIN, African Microfinance Transparency (AMT), Civil Society Platform
FundersGrameen Foundation, CORDAID, Planet Finance, Alterfin

Institution Details

Institution TypeNon Bank Financial Institution
Is this institution regulated?Yes
Website addresshttp://www.gopportunity.net/
Year established2006
Head of InstitutionMr. James. A. Reiff
Regions active
# Branches13

Total Portfolio (nat'l)INR 280,000,000
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 5,283,018.87
Active clients with loans65,000
Approximate % female clients80% - 100%
Approximate % urban clients40% - 60%
Network affiliations

Loan Products » Summary

Agriculture
2,281 Borrowers
USD 121,681.73 Portfolio
Active Product
Basic
4,848 Borrowers
USD 243,363.45 Portfolio
Active Product
Shea
2,376 Borrowers
USD 141,961.93 Portfolio
Active Product
Grain Banking
Retired Product
Processing Loan
Retired Product

Loan Products » Summary

Livestock
1,205 Borrowers
USD 37,735.85 Portfolio
Active Product
Rural
31,727 Borrowers
USD 2,376,169.81 Portfolio
Active Product
Student
800 Borrowers
USD 37,735.85 Portfolio
Active Product
Urban
31,539 Borrowers
USD 2,936,358.49 Portfolio
Active Product

Loan Products » Conditions

Product Name Loan Size Range Loan Term (months) % Female % Urban Loan Purpose Eligibility Other Services
Agriculture Business Loan GHS 400 - 1,000 6 - 12 80% - 100% 0% - 20% Business, Agricultural Production Women, Men Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Other Training, Training in health, nutrition, sanitation, breast-feeding, and malaria prevention.
Basic Loan GHS 50 - 1,000 4 - 6 100% 0% - 20% Business Women Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Other Training, Training in health, nutrition, sanitation, breast-feeding, and malaria prevention.
Shea Loan GHS 50 - 500 6 - 9 100% 0% Any Purpose Women Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Other Training, Training in health, nutrition, sanitation, breast-feeding, and malaria prevention.

Loan Products » Conditions

Product Name Loan Size Range Loan Term (months) % Female % Urban Loan Purpose Eligibility Other Services
Livestock Loan INR 12,000 - 20,000 12 - 24 80% - 100% 0% - 20% Business, Only for purchase of farm animals Women Group Mtgs, Other Training, Training from veterinarian, Health / Social Issue Training
Rural Trust Bank INR 3,000 - 15,000 6 - 12 80% - 100% 0% - 20% Business Women, Have business Group Mtgs, Tech Asst Visits, Business Training, Other Training, Health / Social Issue Training
Student Loan INR 3,000 - 5,000 12 80% - 100% 60% - 80% Business, Education Women, Must have children of a qualified age in school, Must have completed one loan cycle with the MFI Other Training, Scholarships are available, some reserved for top scorers and others reserved for female students
Urban Trust Bank INR 3,000 - 25,000 6 - 12 80% - 100% 80% - 100% Business Women, Have business Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins, Tech Asst Visits, Business Training, Other Training, Health / Social Issue Training

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Agriculture Business Loan 30.00% annual, Flat 0 Fees 0 Ins None N/A 45.8% 45.8% 65
Basic Loan 36.00% annual, Flat 0 Fees 0 Ins None N/A 70.8% 70.8% 50
Shea Loan 36.00% annual, Flat 0 Fees 0 Ins None N/A 39.6% - 44.5% 39.6% - 44.5% 87

Loan Products » MFIN India Additional Information

Product Name APR (int) MFIN MFI Earning (Annualised) MFIN Cost to Borrower (Annualised) COMPLIANCE WITH RBI GUIDELINES ON INTEREST METHOD COMPLIANCE WITH RBI GUIDELINES ON PROCESSING FEES COMPLIANCE WITH RBI GUIDELINES ON INSURANCE PREMIUM MFIN Transparency Index
Livestock Loan 0% 25.5% - 25.7% 25.5% - 25.7% N/A
Rural Trust Bank 0% 30.4% - 39.3% 30.4% - 39.3% N/A
Student Loan 0% 28.3% - 28.6% 28.3% - 28.6% N/A
Urban Trust Bank 0% 29.2% - 42.3% 29.2% - 42.3% N/A
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Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Livestock Loan 12.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins None N/A 25.5% - 25.7% 25.5% - 25.7% 47
Rural Trust Bank 12.0%-15.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins None N/A 30.4% - 39.3% 30.4% - 39.3% 34
Student Loan 15.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins None N/A 28.3% - 28.6% 28.3% - 28.6% 52
Urban Trust Bank 12.0%-15.5% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins None N/A 29.2% - 42.3% 29.2% - 42.3% 33

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Agriculture Business Loan 30.00% annual, Flat 0 Fees 0 Ins Ins None N/A 45.8% 45.8% 65
Basic Loan 36.00% annual, Flat 0 Fees 0 Ins Ins None N/A 70.8% 70.8% 50
Shea Loan 36.00% annual, Flat 0 Fees 0 Ins Ins None N/A 39.6% - 44.5% 39.6% - 44.5% 87

Loan Products » MFIN India Additional Information

Product Name APR (int) MFIN MFI Earning (Annualised) MFIN Cost to Borrower (Annualised) COMPLIANCE WITH RBI GUIDELINES ON INTEREST METHOD COMPLIANCE WITH RBI GUIDELINES ON PROCESSING FEES COMPLIANCE WITH RBI GUIDELINES ON INSURANCE PREMIUM MFIN Transparency Index
Livestock Loan 0% 25.5% - 25.7% 25.5% - 25.7% N/A
Rural Trust Bank 0% 30.4% - 39.3% 30.4% - 39.3% N/A
Student Loan 0% 28.3% - 28.6% 28.3% - 28.6% N/A
Urban Trust Bank 0% 29.2% - 42.3% 29.2% - 42.3% N/A
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Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Livestock Loan 12.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins None N/A 25.5% - 25.7% 25.5% - 25.7% 47
Rural Trust Bank 12.0%-15.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins Ins None N/A 30.4% - 39.3% 30.4% - 39.3% 34
Student Loan 15.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins None N/A 28.3% - 28.6% 28.3% - 28.6% 52
Urban Trust Bank 12.0%-15.5% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins Ins None N/A 29.2% - 42.3% 29.2% - 42.3% 33
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