2. Equity Bank
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Institution

Equity Bank P.O. Box 75104-00200Hospital Road, Equity Centre, 9th FloorNairobi
Data approved: 2013-09-23
Data version: 2
Age of data: 142 months
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Institution

EB ACCION Savings and Loans Ltd No. 4 Nortei Ababio Street Roman RidgePMB CT 127, CantonmentsAccra, Greater Accra
Data approved: 2013-07-31
Data version: 1
Age of data: 141 months

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Product Summary

Number borrowers33,227
Loan Amount (range)KES 5,000 - 500,000
Loan Term (range)1 - 18
Other Services (text summary)Credit Ins, Tech Asst Visits, Business Training
Annual Interest & Method20.0% annual, Flat
Fees2.00%-3.00% upfront
Insurance0.63% upfront
TaxNone
Comp DepN/A
Range of pricing 
Interest Price Component13.4% - 37.3%
Fee Component0 - 11.0%
Insurance Component0 - 2.3%
Tax Component Range0
Full APR (int fee ins tax dep)38.5% - 46.3%
Transparency Index (min/max)37 - 83
Transparency Index (average)49

Product Summary

880
GHS 50 - 1,000
3 - 6
Credit Ins
48.0% annual, Flat
1.50%-2.00% upfront
0.55%-1.00% upfront
None
2.50-10.00 ongoing
 
57.7% - 86.0%
2.2% - 9.1%
0.6% - 4.5%
0 - 0.6%
154.3% - 180.7%
27 - 66
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Product Details

Key Statistics
Outstanding portfolio (KES)KES 2,752,990,159
Portfolio (USD)USD 33,248,673.42
Active Clients with Loans33,227
Approximate % Female Clients20% - 40%
Approximate % Urban Clients20% - 40%
Methodology
Individualx
Solidarity group
Village banking
Self help group
Other
Description
Growing together in trust. This is a loan facility designed for microenterprises/small-scale business clients who lack conventional collateral to secure loans.
Loan Purpose
Any purpose
Income generationx
Mortgage/housing
Consumer loan
Agriculture
Education
Other household finance
Other
Other (2)
Included Services
Credit education
Group meetings
Credit insurancex
Workplace visitsx
Business trainingx
Other training
Other
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
OtherOperated the business for over a year
Other (2)
# Borrowers by Product
Portfolio Size by Product
Geographic Coverage
# Regions for this institution8
# Regions for this product8
Regions ActiveCentral, Coast, Eastern, Nairobi, North Eastern, Nyanza, Rift Valley, Western

Product Details

Key Statistics
Outstanding portfolio (GHS)GHS 671,900
Portfolio (USD)USD 341,065.99
Active Clients with Loans880
Approximate % Female Clients60% - 80%
Approximate % Urban Clients60% - 80%
Methodology
Individualx
Solidarity group
Village banking
Self help group
Other
Description
This product is designed for those who require the smallest of loans. We process loans as small as GHS 50 to clients to better their lives.
Loan Purpose
Any purpose
Income generationx
Mortgage/housing
Consumer loan
Agriculture
Education
Other household finance
Other
Other (2)
Included Services
Credit education
Group meetings
Credit insurancex
Workplace visits
Business training
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 groupx
Other
Other (2)
# Borrowers by Product
Portfolio Size by Product
Geographic Coverage
# Regions for this institution3
# Regions for this product4
Regions ActiveGreater Accra Region, Eastern Region, Ashanti Region, Brong Ahafo Region

Loan Conditions

Loan Amount
CurrencyKES
Minimum loan sizeKES 5,000
Maximum loan size500,000
Distribution at Disbursement (Est.)
Loans less than KES 50,00015%
KES 50,000-150,00030%
KES 150,000-250,00020%
KES 250,000-350,00020%
KES 350,000-450,00010%
Greater than KES 450,00010%
Loan Term and Grace Period
Shortest loan term1.0 month
Longest loan term18.0 months
Approx average12.0 months
Distribution at Disbursement (Est.)
Loans 3 months or less0
Between 4 and 6 months0
Between 7 and 9 months20%
Between 10 and 12 months50%
Between 13 and 18 months30%
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

Loan Conditions

Loan Amount
CurrencyGHS
Minimum loan sizeGHS 50
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 term3.0 months
Longest loan term6.0 months
Approx averageDK
Distribution at Disbursement (Est.)
Loans 3 months or less0
Between 4 and 6 months100%
Between 7 and 9 months0
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
Weeklyx
Every 2 weeksx
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 interest1.67%
Highest quoted nominal interest1.67%
Interest rate periodMonthly
Interest Rate Calculation MethodFlat
Subsidized by funder request?No
Is rate fixed for entire loan termYes
Upfront Fees
Fee 1
DescriptionLACE (Loan Application & Credit Evaluation) Fee
% of loan amount - min2.00%
% of loan amount - max3.00%
OR, Fixed amount - min0
Fixed amount - max0
Reason for variation3% for 1st cycle, 2% for multiple cycle loans
Appears on Repayment Sched?No
Ongoing Fees
This product has no ongoing fees
Upfront Insurance Fees
Ins 1
DescriptionAnnual Insurance Fee
% of loan amount - min0.63%
% of loan amount - max0.63%
OR, Fixed amount - min0
Fixed amount - max0
Reason for variation0.625% per annum.
Appears on Repayment Sched?No
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
Fee 1
DescriptionProcessing Fee
% of loan amount - min1.50%
% of loan amount - max2.00%
OR, Fixed amount - min0
Fixed amount - max0
Reason for variationFee increased from 1.5% to 2.0% in March 2013.
Appears on Repayment Sched?Yes
Ongoing Fees
This product has no ongoing fees
Upfront Insurance Fees
Ins 1
DescriptionInsurance Fee
% of loan amount - min0.55%
% of loan amount - max1.00%
OR, Fixed amount - min0
Fixed amount - max0
Reason for variationFee increased from 0.55% to 1.0% in July 2013.
Appears on Repayment Sched?Yes
Ongoing Insurance Fees
This product has no ongoing insurance fees
Compulsory Deposit
Required forSome
CriteriaRequired if physical collateral provided is not sufficient. Ongoing is 2.5 GHS pw for weekly loans, 10 GHS for monthly loans
Is deposit indicated on the repayment schedule?No
Do borrowers control deposit in their group?No
Deposit BEFORE or AT Disbursement
% loan amount deposited0 - 20.00%
or, Fixed-amount deposited0
Deposits DURING period payments
% loan amount deposited0
or, Fixed-amount depositedGHS 2.50 - GHS 10
Conditions on access to depositEnd Term
Interest Paid on Deposit
Minimum interest rate paid6.00%
Maximum interest rate paid6.00%
Interest payment frequencyAnnually
Taxes
Are taxes charged on this product?No

Full Pricing Data

Biashara Imara Loan samples
Sample 1Sample 2Sample 3Sample 4Sample 5Sample 6
Loan AmountKES 9,999.95KES 24,999.98KES 49,999.93KES 99,999.98KES 299,999.99KES 499,999.90
Loan Cycle (1, 2, 3, etc)Not KnownNot KnownNot KnownNot KnownNot KnownNot Known
Disbursement Date2013-05-092013-05-272013-05-172013-05-102013-05-242013-05-03
Loan Term (Months)12.0 months6.0 months12.0 months6.0 months15.0 months15.0 months
Grace Period (Months)-0.1 months0.0 months0.0 months0.0 months-0.1 months0.1 months
Total Cost of CreditKES 2,240.92KES 3,379.33KES 11,258.69KES 12,624.96KES 82,229.83KES 138,124.95
True Price by Comp           
Interest price component34.9%33.1%34.6%32.8%34.9%34.2%
Fee Component4.0%10.9%4.0%7.1%3.3%3.2%
Insurance Component1.3%2.3%1.3%2.2%1.1%1.1%
Tax Component0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Deposit Component0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Full APR (int fee ins tax dep)40.2%46.3%39.9%42.1%39.3%38.5%
Transparency Index504350485152
            
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Full Pricing Data

Micro Express samples
Sample 1Sample 2Sample 3Sample 4
Loan AmountGHS 300GHS 400GHS 600GHS 800
Loan Cycle (1, 2, 3, etc)Not KnownNot KnownNot KnownNot Known
Disbursement Date2013-06-182013-06-062013-05-142013-06-06
Loan Term (Months)5.6 months5.6 months5.6 months5.6 months
Grace Period (Months)0.0 months0.0 months0.0 months0.0 months
Total Cost of CreditGHS 73.89GHS 98.52GHS 139.32GHS 197.04
True Price by Comp       
Interest price component86.0%86.0%81.0%86.0%
Fee Component9.1%9.1%6.8%9.1%
Insurance Component2.5%2.5%4.5%2.5%
Tax Component0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Deposit Component83.1%73.5%62.0%60.3%
Full APR (int fee ins tax dep)180.7%171.1%154.3%157.9%
Transparency Index27283130
        
Original Repayment SchedulePDFPDFPDFPDF
MFT Pricing CalculationPDFPDFPDFPDF
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