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Institution

ESAF Microfinance & Investments (P) LTD No 5A 5th FloorPurasawalkamChennai, Tamil Nadu600084
Data approved: 2013-01-10
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Age of data: 139 months
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Institution

Rich Step Investment Head OfficeTemaKpone, Greater AccraP.O. Box SC116
Data approved: 2013-03-14
Data version: 2
Age of data: 139 months
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Institution Details

Institution TypeNon Bank Financial Institution
Is this institution regulated?Yes
Website addresshttp://www.emfil.org/
Year established1996
Head of InstitutionK. Paul Thomas
Regions activeChhattisgarh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu
# Branches151

Total Portfolio (nat'l)INR 2,301,636,906
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 43,427,111.43
Active clients with loans352,627
Approximate % female clients80% - 100%
Approximate % urban clients0% - 20%
Network affiliationsMFIN

Institution Details

Institution TypeNon Bank Financial Institution
Is this institution regulated?Yes
Website addresshttp://www.richstepinvestment.com
Year established2007
Head of InstitutionStephen Dzovor
Regions activeGreater Accra Region
# Branches9

Total Portfolio (nat'l)GHS 200,000
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 101,522.84
Active clients with loans150
Approximate % female clients60% - 80%
Approximate % urban clients80% - 100%
Network affiliationsGHAMFIN, GCSCA
Funders

Loan Products » Summary

GL
34,589 Borrowers
USD 2,048,910.59 Portfolio
Active Product
IGL
272,854 Borrowers
USD 26,462,628.72 Portfolio
Active Product
Jeevandhara
1,612 Borrowers
USD 109,380.39 Portfolio
Active Product
Nirmal
1,106 Borrowers
USD 141,045.49 Portfolio
Active Product
IGL 2
44,043 Borrowers
USD 14,738,249.03 Portfolio
Active Product

Loan Products » Summary

Traders
150 Borrowers
USD 101,522.84 Portfolio
Active Product

Loan Products » Conditions

Product Name Loan Size Range Loan Term (months) % Female % Urban Loan Purpose Eligibility Other Services
General Loan INR 5,000 - 8,000 12 80% - 100% 0% - 20% Any Purpose Women, Men, Low HH Inc Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Business Training
Income Generation Loan INR 8,000 - 15,000 12 80% - 100% 0% - 20% Business Women, Men, Low HH Inc Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Business Training, Financial education
Jeevandhara INR 3,000 - 12,000 12 - 24 80% - 100% 0% - 20% For installing water connection Women, Men, Low HH Inc Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Tech Asst Visits
Nirmal INR 6,000 - 12,000 12 - 24 80% - 100% 0% - 20% Sanitation Purposes Women, Men, Low HH Inc, Med HH Inc Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Tech Asst Visits
Income Generation Loan 2+ INR 16,000 - 30,000 24 80% - 100% 0% - 20% Business Women, Men, Low HH Inc, Med HH Inc Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Business Training

Loan Products » Conditions

Product Name Loan Size Range Loan Term (months) % Female % Urban Loan Purpose Eligibility Other Services
Petty Traders Loan GHS 50 - 1,000 1 - 5 40% - 60% 80% - 100% Business Women, Men, Have business, Have home or land, Specific age group Group Mtgs, Credit Ins, Other Training

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
General Loan 27% - 27.9% 29.3% - 30.2% 29.6% - 30.5% Yes Yes Yes 95
Income Generation Loan 27% - 27.9% 29.3% - 30.2% 29.6% - 30.5% Yes Yes Yes 95
Jeevandhara 21.5% - 23.6% 23.8% - 25.5% 24.1% - 25.8% Yes Yes Yes 99
Nirmal 22% - 22.2% 23.2% - 23.4% 23.4% - 23.6% Yes Yes Yes 100
Income Generation Loan 2+ 26.7% - 27.2% 28.2% - 28.7% 28.3% - 28.9% Yes Yes Yes 97
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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
General Loan 26.0% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 0 Ins 12.36% fees N/A 29.3% - 30.2% 29.6% - 30.5% 86
Income Generation Loan 26.0% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 0 Ins 12.36% fees N/A 29.3% - 30.2% 29.6% - 30.5% 86
Jeevandhara 22.0% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 0 Ins 12.36% fees N/A 23.8% - 25.5% 24.1% - 25.8% 89
Nirmal 22.0%-26.0% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 0 Ins 12.36% fees N/A 23.2% - 23.4% 23.4% - 23.6% 93
Income Generation Loan 2+ 26.0% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 0 Ins 12.36% fees N/A 28.2% - 28.7% 28.3% - 28.9% 90

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Petty Traders Loan 60.00%-120.00% annual, Flat 2 Fees 0 None 25.00% upfront 147.3% - 245.4% 259.4% - 420.1% 16

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
General Loan 27% - 27.9% 29.3% - 30.2% 29.6% - 30.5% Yes Yes Yes 95
Income Generation Loan 27% - 27.9% 29.3% - 30.2% 29.6% - 30.5% Yes Yes Yes 95
Jeevandhara 21.5% - 23.6% 23.8% - 25.5% 24.1% - 25.8% Yes Yes Yes 99
Nirmal 22% - 22.2% 23.2% - 23.4% 23.4% - 23.6% Yes Yes Yes 100
Income Generation Loan 2+ 26.7% - 27.2% 28.2% - 28.7% 28.3% - 28.9% Yes Yes Yes 97
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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
General Loan 26.0% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins 12.36% fees N/A 29.3% - 30.2% 29.6% - 30.5% 86
Income Generation Loan 26.0% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins 12.36% fees N/A 29.3% - 30.2% 29.6% - 30.5% 86
Jeevandhara 22.0% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins 12.36% fees N/A 23.8% - 25.5% 24.1% - 25.8% 89
Nirmal 22.0%-26.0% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins 12.36% fees N/A 23.2% - 23.4% 23.4% - 23.6% 93
Income Generation Loan 2+ 26.0% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins 12.36% fees N/A 28.2% - 28.7% 28.3% - 28.9% 90

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Petty Traders Loan 60.00%-120.00% annual, Flat 2 Fees 0 None 25.00% upfront 147.3% - 245.4% 259.4% - 420.1% 16
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