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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

Samasta Microfinance Limited 4th Cross, 414/5Wilson Garden,Bangalore, KarnatakaPO Box 560027
Data approved: 2013-01-21
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 TypeNon Bank Financial Institution
Is this institution regulated?Yes
Website addresshttp://www.samasta.co.in/
Year established2008
Head of InstitutionVenkatesh N
Regions activeKarnataka, Tamil Nadu
# Branches24

Total Portfolio (nat'l)INR 254,928,392
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 4,809,969.66
Active clients with loans45,514
Approximate % female clients80% - 100%
Approximate % urban clients80% - 100%
Network affiliationsMFIN, India, AKMI, India

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

Income
44,713 Borrowers
USD 4,564,460.55 Portfolio
Active Product
Dairy Cow
801 Borrowers
USD 245,509.11 Portfolio
Active 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
Income Generation Loan INR 10,000 - 15,000 12 80% - 100% 80% - 100% Business Women, Have business, Low HH Inc, Med HH Inc Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins, Other Training
Dairy Cow Loan INR 24,999 - 25,000 24 80% - 100% 0% - 20% Business Women, Low HH Inc, Med HH Inc, Must be supplying milk to procurers (Cooperatives or private) Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins

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 » 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
Income Generation Loan 27.2% - 28% 29.2% - 30% 30.3% - 31.1% Yes Yes Yes 99
Dairy Cow Loan 27% - 27.2% 28% - 28.2% 28.8% - 29% Yes Yes Yes 100
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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
Income Generation Loan 26.0%-27.5% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 1 Ins 12.36% fees N/A 29.2% - 30% 30.3% - 31.1% 85
Dairy Cow Loan 26.0%-27.5% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 1 Ins 12.36% fees N/A 28% - 28.2% 28.8% - 29% 90

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 » 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
Income Generation Loan 27.2% - 28% 29.2% - 30% 30.3% - 31.1% Yes Yes Yes 99
Dairy Cow Loan 27% - 27.2% 28% - 28.2% 28.8% - 29% Yes Yes Yes 100
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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
Income Generation Loan 26.0%-27.5% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 1 Ins Ins 12.36% fees N/A 29.2% - 30% 30.3% - 31.1% 85
Dairy Cow Loan 26.0%-27.5% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 1 Ins Ins 12.36% fees N/A 28% - 28.2% 28.8% - 29% 90
Institution Price Graph
0100Pricing Transparency IndexRegulated Inst.Not Regulated Inst.NGOInstitution TypeAnyBusinessMultipleLoan PurposeEmpowermentInstitutionZM-007-V01-P01ZM-007-V01-P02ZM-007-V01-P03ZM-007-V01-P05ProductZMCountry2011YearRange Number1Institution Data Version01,000,0002,000,0003,000,0004,000,0005,000,0006,000,000Loan Size (all)0%20%40%60%80%100%Full APR (int fee ins tax dep)> 20010010Number of Borrowers** Note: not all bubble sizes in this graph represent number of borrowers, as some samples do not have this data available. These bubbles are shown as a uniform small size. The pop-up text on each bubble will indicate the product scale and the sample scale.
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0100Pricing Transparency IndexRegulated Inst.Not Regulated Inst.NBFIInstitution TypeBusinessLoan PurposeSamastaInstitutionIN-058-V02-P01IN-058-V02-P02ProductINCountry2013YearRange Number2Institution Data Version05,00010,00015,00020,00025,000Loan Size (all)0%10%20%30%Full APR (int fee ins tax dep)> 44,00033,00022,00011,0001,200Number of Borrowers
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