2. Innovative Finance
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Institution

Innovative Finance The Ghana Tours Building, C122/2 Farrar AvenueAdabrakaAccra, Greater AccraP.O. Box CT 153
Data approved: 2013-03-20
Data version: 2
Age of data: 139 months
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Institution Details

Institution TypeNon-Governmental Organization
Is this institution regulated?Yes
Website addresshttp://www.myinnovativefinance.com/
Year established1999
Head of InstitutionSheila Azuntaba
Regions activeGreater Accra Region, Northern Region
# Branches2

Total Portfolio (nat'l)GHS 698,000
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 354,314.72
Active clients with loans2,756
Approximate % female clients60% - 80%
Approximate % urban clients60% - 80%
Network affiliationsGhana Cooperative of Susu Collectors Association, ASSFIN
Funders

Loan Products » Summary

Individual
231 Borrowers
USD 39,593.91 Portfolio
Active Product
Susu
275 Borrowers
USD 27,918.78 Portfolio
Active Product
Group
2,250 Borrowers
USD 286,802.03 Portfolio
Active Product
Innovative Auto Loan
Retired Product
Innovative Micro-Leasing
Retired Product

Loan Products » Conditions

Product Name Loan Size Range Loan Term (months) % Female % Urban Loan Purpose Eligibility Other Services
Individual Small Enterprise Loan GHS 2,000 - 10,000 6 - 18 60% - 80% 80% - 100% Business, Consumer, Education Women, Men, Have business, Salaried worker, Must be Innovative Finance client for at least a year Credit Educ, Credit Ins, Tech Asst Visits, Business Training
Susu Loan GHS 200 - 1,500 3 - 8 60% - 80% 60% - 80% Business, Education, Other Women, Men, Have business, Specific age group, Must contribute daily savings prior to receiving loan. Must have guarantor., Must have been working for the past 2-3 years Credit Educ, Tech Asst Visits, Business Training, Other Training
Group Loan GHS 300 - 800 4 - 5 100% 20% - 40% Business Women Credit Educ, Tech Asst Visits, Business Training

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Individual Small Enterprise Loan 60.00%-84.00% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins None 30.00% upfront 105.8% - 121.6% 194% - 216.6% 29
Susu Loan 60.00%-84.00% annual, Flat 2 Fees 1 Ins None 30.00% upfront 99.5% - 131.9% 166.9% - 235.4% 28
Group Loan 42.00%-60.00% annual, Flat 2 Fees 0 Ins None 10.00%-15.00% upfront 118.2% - 119.5% 143.7% - 154.4% 28
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  2. UCU
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Institution

Union of Savings and Credit Cooperatives (UCU) NyarugengeNyamiramboKigaliPO Box 2998
Data approved: 2012-10-29
Data version: 2
Age of data: 143 months
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Key Statistics
Outstanding portfolio (RWF)RWF 219,000,000
Portfolio (USD)USD 365,000
Active Clients with Loans521
Approximate % Female Clients20% - 40%
Approximate % Urban Clients0% - 20%
Methodology
Individualx
Solidarity groupx
Village bankingx
Self help group
Other
Description
These are small loans to finance either businesses, agriculture, livestock, etc.
Loan Purpose
Any purposex
Income generation
Mortgage/housing
Consumer loan
Agriculture
Education
Other household finance
Other
Other (2)
Included Services
Credit educationx
Group meetings
Credit insurancex
Workplace visitsx
Business trainingx
Other training
Other
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 institution10
# Regions for this product10
Regions ActiveGakenke, Gasabo, Kicukiro, Musanze, Ngororero, Nyabihu, Nyamagabe, Nyanza, Nyarugenge, Ruhango

Loan Conditions

Loan Amount
CurrencyRWF
Minimum loan sizeRWF 50,000
Maximum loan size1,999,999
Distribution at Disbursement (Est.)
Loans less than RWF 500,00030%
RWF 500,000-1,500,00030%
RWF 1,500,000-2,500,00040%
RWF 2,500,000-3,500,0000
RWF 3,500,000-4,500,0000
Greater than RWF 4,500,0000
Loan Term and Grace Period
Shortest loan term4.0 months
Longest loan term12.0 months
Approx average8.0 months
Distribution at Disbursement (Est.)
Loans 3 months or less0
Between 4 and 6 months20%
Between 7 and 9 months20%
Between 10 and 12 months60%
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 interest22.80%
Highest quoted nominal interest22.80%
Interest rate periodYearly
Interest Rate Calculation MethodDecl Bal
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?No
Deposit BEFORE or AT Disbursement
% loan amount deposited10.00% - 15.00%
or, Fixed-amount deposited0
Deposits DURING period payments
% loan amount deposited0
or, Fixed-amount deposited0
Conditions on access to depositFinal Pmt
Interest Paid on Deposit
Minimum interest rate paid6.00%
Maximum interest rate paid10.00%
Interest payment frequencyEnd Term
Taxes
Are taxes charged on this product?Yes
Percentage of fees18%
All or some fees taxed
Additional Comments
1st cycle compulsory deposit is 15%, remaining cycles is 10%. APR calculations have used insurance rates applicable to a 30 year old client

Full Pricing Data

Microloan samples
Sample 1Sample 2Sample 3Sample 4Sample 5
Loan AmountRWF 100,000RWF 250,000RWF 500,000RWF 1,000,000RWF 1,900,000
Loan Cycle (1, 2, 3, etc)Not KnownNot KnownNot KnownNot KnownNot Known
Disbursement Date2012-09-252012-09-252012-09-252012-09-252012-09-25
Loan Term (Months)12.0 months12.0 months12.0 months12.0 months12.0 months
Grace Period (Months)1.0 month1.0 month1.0 month1.0 month0.0 months
Total Cost of CreditRWF 24,337.50RWF 60,843.85RWF 121,687.70RWF 243,375.40RWF 462,413.26
True Price by Comp         
Interest price component39.2%39.2%39.1%39.1%39.2%
Fee Component2.0%2.0%2.0%2.0%2.0%
Insurance Component0.6%0.6%0.6%0.6%0.6%
Tax Component0.5%0.5%0.5%0.5%0.5%
Deposit Component13.5%8.2%8.1%8.1%8.2%
Full APR (int fee ins tax dep)55.7%50.4%50.2%50.2%50.4%
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