2. GOF
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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: 170 months

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

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
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 » 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
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  2. Sekam Trust
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Institution

Sekam Trust International Tulaku, behind Amal BankPBM 16AF, Adenta FlatsAshaiman, Greater Accra
Data approved: 2013-03-15
Data version: 2
Age of data: 139 months
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Key Statistics
Outstanding portfolio (GHS)GHS 146,000
Portfolio (USD)USD 74,111.68
Active Clients with Loans365
Approximate % Female Clients80% - 100%
Approximate % Urban Clients0% - 20%
Methodology
Individual
Solidarity groupx
Village banking
Self help group
Other
Description
Designed for petty traders and fish mongers, mostly women in groups of 5-10 members.
Loan Purpose
Any purpose
Income generationx
Mortgage/housingx
Consumer loan
Agriculture
Educationx
Other household finance
Other
Other (2)
Included Services
Credit education
Group meetings
Credit insurance
Workplace visits
Business training
Other training
OtherBook keeping training
Other (2)
No other services
Eligibility
Menx
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 institution1
# Regions for this product1
Regions ActiveGreater Accra Region

Loan Conditions

Loan Amount
CurrencyGHS
Minimum loan sizeGHS 200
Maximum loan sizeGHS 500
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 term3.0 months
Longest loan term6.0 months
Approx average4.0 months
Distribution at Disbursement (Est.)
Loans 3 months or less40%
Between 4 and 6 months60%
Between 7 and 9 months0
Between 10 and 12 months0
Between 13 and 18 months0
Longer than 18 months0
Grace Period
Grace period usage100%
Average grace period0.8 months
Repayment Frequency
Daily
Weekly
Every 2 weeksx
Every 4 weeks
Monthly
Every 2 months
Quarterly
Every 6 months
Every 12 months
Single end payment
Irregular payments

Pricing Information

Interest
Lowest quoted nominal interest5.00%
Highest quoted nominal interest8.00%
Reason(s) why interest rate variesClient Risk, Loan Purpose
Interest rate periodMonthly
Interest Rate Calculation MethodFlat
Subsidized by funder request?No
Is rate fixed for entire loan termYes
Upfront Fees
Fee 1Fee 2
DescriptionProcessing FeeRegistration Fee
% of loan amount - min2.00%0
% of loan amount - max2.00%0
OR, Fixed amount - min010
Fixed amount - max010
Reason for variationN/AN/A
Appears on Repayment Sched?NoNo
Ongoing Fees
This product has no ongoing fees
Upfront Insurance Fees
Ins 1
DescriptionInsurance Fee
% of loan amount - min1.20%
% of loan amount - max1.20%
OR, Fixed amount - min0
Fixed amount - max0
Reason for variationN/A
Appears on Repayment Sched?No
Ongoing Insurance Fees
This product has no ongoing insurance fees
Compulsory Deposit
Required forAll
CriteriaN/A
Is deposit indicated on the repayment schedule?No
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 paid10.50%
Maximum interest rate paid10.50%
Interest payment frequencyAnnually
Taxes
Are taxes charged on this product?No

Full Pricing Data

Group Loan samples
Sample 1Sample 2Sample 3
Loan AmountGHS 250GHS 300GHS 375
Loan Cycle (1, 2, 3, etc)Not KnownNot KnownNot Known
Disbursement Date2012-11-252012-11-252013-01-20
Loan Term (Months)5.8 months5.8 months5.8 months
Grace Period (Months)0.2 months0.2 months0.2 months
Total Cost of CreditGHS 138GHS 163.60GHS 202
True Price by Comp     
Interest price component154.0%154.0%154.0%
Fee Component26.0%23.0%20.0%
Insurance Component5.4%5.4%5.4%
Tax Component0.0%0.0%0.0%
Deposit Component72.3%70.8%69.4%
Full APR (int fee ins tax dep)257.7%253.2%248.8%
Transparency Index232424
      
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