2. Empowerment
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Institution

Empowerment Micro Finance institution ltd 72, Sikoongo RoadSiavonga, Zambia, Souther ProvinceP.O.BOX 183
Data approved: 2011-12-12
Data version: 1
Age of data: 163 months

Institution Details

Institution TypeNon-Governmental Organization
Is this institution regulated?Yes
Website addresshttp://www.celim.it/
Year established2008
Head of InstitutionElisa Morrone
Regions active
# Branches2

Total Portfolio (nat'l)ZMK 2,360,550,702
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 456,145.06
Active clients with loans1,559
Approximate % female clients60% - 80%
Approximate % urban clients0% - 20%
Network affiliationsAmiz, Mix Market
FundersRural Finance Programme/IFAD, European Union, CeLIM NGO

Loan Products » Summary

Agriculture
73 Borrowers
USD 38,260.87 Portfolio
Active Product
Individual
870 Borrowers
USD 343,257.28 Portfolio
Active Product
Salary
51 Borrowers
USD 18,014.51 Portfolio
Active Product
Sol Grp
521 Borrowers
USD 46,667.90 Portfolio
Active Product
School Fee
30 Borrowers
USD 1,352.66 Portfolio
Low Volume Product
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Loan Products » Conditions

Product Name Loan Size Range Loan Term (months) % Female % Urban Loan Purpose Eligibility Other Services
Agricultural Input Loan ZMK 2,000,000 - 6,000,000 10 - 11 20% - 40% 0% - 20% Business, Agriculture Women, Men, Small scale farmers, minimum one hectare Business Training, Microcredit Scheme
Individual Loan ZMK 500,000 - 7,000,000 4 - 12 40% - 60% 0% - 20% Business Women, Men, Have business Credit Ins, Household Approach, Monthly follow up of clients
Salary Backed Loan ZMK 500,000 - 7,000,000 2 - 10 20% - 40% 60% - 80% Any Purpose Women, Men, Salaried worker
Solidarity Group Loan ZMK 400,000 - 1,200,000 4 - 10 60% - 80% 0% - 20% Business Women, Men, Have business Record Keeping Training, Household Approach Training, Monthly Monitoring

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Agricultural Input Loan 42.0% annual, Flat 0 Fees 1 Ins None N/A 56.6% - 56.8% 64.4% - 64.6% 65
Individual Loan 48.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins None N/A 69.7% - 82.9% 69.7% - 82.9% 62
Salary Backed Loan 30.0%-42.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins None N/A 48.9% - 50.6% 48.9% - 50.6% 60
Solidarity Group Loan 42.0%-60.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins None N/A 68.6% - 96% 68.6% - 96% 50
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  2. FASL
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Institution

First Allied Savings and Loans Limited Box 5308OTB 662 Asomfo Road, AdumKumasi, Ashanti
Data approved: 2013-07-15
Data version: 1
Age of data: 139 months

Product

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Product Details

Key Statistics
Outstanding portfolio (GHS)GHS 9,547,816.32
Portfolio (USD)USD 4,846,607.27
Active Clients with Loans1,134
Approximate % Female Clients40% - 60%
Approximate % Urban Clients60% - 80%
Methodology
Individualx
Solidarity group
Village banking
Self help group
Other
Description
Targeted at individuals and businesses who wish to expand their businesses, and utilize the facility to meet cash flow needs. It is available to anybody with an existing account relationship with First Allied.
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 insurance
Workplace visits
Business trainingx
Other trainingx
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
Other
Other (2)
# Borrowers by Product
Portfolio Size by Product
Geographic Coverage
# Regions for this institution6
# Regions for this product6
Regions ActiveGreater Accra Region, Central Region, Western Region, Eastern Region, Ashanti Region, Brong Ahafo Region

Loan Conditions

Loan Amount
CurrencyGHS
Minimum loan sizeGHS 1,000
Maximum loan size300,000
Distribution at Disbursement (Est.)
Loans less than GHS 1,0005%
GHS 1,000-5,00020%
GHS 5,000-7,50020%
GHS 7,500-10,00015%
GHS 10,000-13,00015%
Greater than GHS 13,00015%
Loan Term and Grace Period
Shortest loan term1.0 month
Longest loan term24.0 months
Approx average6.0 months
Distribution at Disbursement (Est.)
Loans 3 months or less5%
Between 4 and 6 months15%
Between 7 and 9 months20%
Between 10 and 12 months40%
Between 13 and 18 months15%
Longer than 18 months5%
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 interest31.00%
Highest quoted nominal interest41.00%
Reason(s) why interest rate variesInterest varies based on loan duration
Interest rate periodYearly
Interest Rate Calculation MethodFlat
Subsidized by funder request?No
Is rate fixed for entire loan termYes
Upfront Fees
Fee 1
DescriptionCommitment Fee
% of loan amount - min2.00%
% of loan amount - max2.00%
OR, Fixed amount - min0
Fixed amount - max0
Reason for variationN/A
Appears on Repayment Sched?Yes
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?No
Do borrowers control deposit in their group?No
Deposit BEFORE or AT Disbursement
% loan amount deposited5.00% - 25.00%
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 paid5.00%
Maximum interest rate paid5.00%
Interest payment frequencyQuarterly
Taxes
Are taxes charged on this product?No

Full Pricing Data

Commercial Loans samples
Sample 1Sample 2Sample 3Sample 4Sample 5Sample 6
Loan AmountGHS 1,500GHS 3,000GHS 6,000GHS 9,000GHS 12,000GHS 15,000
Loan Cycle (1, 2, 3, etc)Not KnownNot KnownNot KnownNot KnownNot KnownNot Known
Disbursement Date2013-06-042013-05-242013-06-112013-05-162013-05-022013-05-03
Loan Term (Months)6.0 months6.0 months12.0 months12.0 months12.0 months12.0 months
Grace Period (Months)0.0 months0.0 months0.0 months0.0 months0.0 months0.0 months
Total Cost of CreditGHS 336GHS 672GHS 2,580GHS 3,864GHS 5,160GHS 6,444
True Price by Comp           
Interest price component65.0%64.6%66.8%66.5%66.6%66.5%
Fee Component7.2%7.3%4.1%4.1%4.1%4.2%
Insurance Component0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Tax Component0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Deposit Component44.0%43.8%41.0%40.7%29.7%20.4%
Full APR (int fee ins tax dep)116.2%115.7%111.9%111.3%100.4%91.1%
Transparency Index272728283134
            
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