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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: 168 months

Institution

Union Rural Bank Limited Head OfficeSenya Bereku, Central RegionP.O. Box 5
Data approved: 2013-02-26
Data version: 2
Age of data: 144 months
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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

Institution Details

Institution TypeRurBank
Is this institution regulated?Yes
Website addressN/A
Year established1999
Head of InstitutionPaul Kojo Kombian
Regions activeGreater Accra Region, Central Region
# Branches7

Total Portfolio (nat'l)GHS 4,652,554
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 2,361,702.54
Active clients with loans3,831
Approximate % female clients60% - 80%
Approximate % urban clients40% - 60%
Network affiliationsARB APEX, GHAMFIN, Freedom from Hunger
FundersOikoCredit, SPEED Ghana, ARB APEX Bank

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 » Summary

Group
1,367 Borrowers
USD 187,932.49 Portfolio
Active Product
Salary
1,889 Borrowers
USD 1,777,637.90 Portfolio
Active Product
Business
435 Borrowers
USD 300,171.28 Portfolio
Active Product
Mobile
140 Borrowers
USD 95,960.87 Portfolio
Active Product
Personal Loan
Retired Product

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 » Conditions

Product Name Loan Size Range Loan Term (months) % Female % Urban Loan Purpose Eligibility Other Services
Group Loan GHS 500 - 3,000 4 - 6 80% - 100% 80% - 100% Business Women, Men, Have business Credit Educ, Group Mtgs
Salary Loan GHS 200 - 25,000 1 - 12 40% - 60% 60% - 80% Business, Education Women, Men, Have business, Salaried worker Credit Educ, Business Training
Business Loan GHS 200 - 25,000 1 - 12 40% - 60% 60% - 80% Business Women, Men, Have business Credit Educ, Business Training
Mobile Banking Loan GHS 200 - 25,000 1 - 12 40% - 60% 60% - 80% Business Women, Men, Have business Credit Educ, Business Training

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

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Group Loan 48.00% annual, Flat 2 Fees 0 Ins None 10.00% upfront 103.1% - 106% 123.7% - 127.3% 38
Salary Loan 32.00% annual, Flat 2 Fees 0 Ins None N/A 57.3% - 73.4% 57.3% - 73.4% 47
Business Loan 35.00% annual, Flat 2 Fees 0 Ins None N/A 68.2% - 68.7% 68.2% - 68.7% 51
Mobile Banking Loan 48.00% annual, Flat 2 Fees 0 Ins None 10.00% upfront 104.9% - 107.4% 127.1% - 130.5% 37

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 Ins None N/A 56.6% - 56.8% 64.4% - 64.6% 65
Individual Loan 48.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins 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 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 Ins None N/A 68.6% - 96% 68.6% - 96% 50

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Group Loan 48.00% annual, Flat 2 Fees 0 Ins Ins None 10.00% upfront 103.1% - 106% 123.7% - 127.3% 38
Salary Loan 32.00% annual, Flat 2 Fees 0 Ins Ins None N/A 57.3% - 73.4% 57.3% - 73.4% 47
Business Loan 35.00% annual, Flat 2 Fees 0 Ins Ins None N/A 68.2% - 68.7% 68.2% - 68.7% 51
Mobile Banking Loan 48.00% annual, Flat 2 Fees 0 Ins Ins None 10.00% upfront 104.9% - 107.4% 127.1% - 130.5% 37
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