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Institution

Dire Microfinance Head OfficeDire DawaPO Box 2859
Data approved: 2011-12-23
Data version: 1
Age of data: 149 months

Institution

Initiative Development-Ghana FNGO Head OfficeStephens Close, Dansoman SNNIT Flats, Opposite Block 15Accra, Greater AccraP.O. Box GP 19382
Data approved: 2013-02-19
Data version: 2
Age of data: 131 months

Institution Details

Institution TypeNon Bank Financial Institution
Is this institution regulated?Yes
Website addressN/A
Year established1996
Head of InstitutionSentayehu Ketema
Regions active
# Branches9

Total Portfolio (nat'l)ETB 17,886,789
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 972,108.10
Active clients with loans5,015
Approximate % female clients40% - 60%
Approximate % urban clients80% - 100%
Network affiliationsAEMFI, MAIN
Funders

Institution Details

Institution TypeNon-Governmental Organization
Is this institution regulated?Yes
Website addresshttp://www.idghana.org/
Year established1998
Head of InstitutionStephen Mawuli Kwesi Dugbazah
Regions activeGreater Accra Region
# Branches5

Total Portfolio (nat'l)GHS 1,879,142
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 953,879.19
Active clients with loans5,689
Approximate % female clients80% - 100%
Approximate % urban clients80% - 100%
Network affiliationsGHAMFIN, ASSFIN, AMT
FundersEntrepreneurs du Monde, Air Liquide, TECHNIP, French Embassy

Loan Products » Summary

317 Borrowers
USD 88,673.91 Portfolio
Active Product
4,437 Borrowers
USD 534,575 Portfolio
Active Product
187 Borrowers
USD 152,923.91 Portfolio
Active Product
38 Borrowers
USD 52,092.39 Portfolio
Low Volume Product
Note: MFTransparency presents full data for active products with over 50 borrowers. Basic data is shown for lower volume products

Loan Products » Summary

277 Borrowers
USD 38,994.42 Portfolio
Active Product
138 Borrowers
USD 3,205.08 Portfolio
Active Product
5,274 Borrowers
USD 911,679.19 Portfolio
Active Product

Loan Products » Conditions

Product Name Loan Size Range Loan Term (months) % Female % Urban Loan Purpose Eligibility Other Services
Consumption Loan ETB 2,000 - 10,000 12 - 24 20% - 40% 80% - 100% Any Purpose Women, Men, Salaried worker Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Tech Asst Visits, Business Training
Group Loan ETB 2,500 - 10,000 1 - 12 60% - 80% 80% - 100% Any Purpose Women, Men Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Tech Asst Visits, Business Training
Individual Loan ETB 2,500 - 80,000 12 - 36 60% - 80% 80% - 100% Any Purpose Women, Men Credit Educ, Tech Asst Visits, Business Training

Loan Products » Conditions

Product Name Loan Size Range Loan Term (months) % Female % Urban Loan Purpose Eligibility Other Services
Front Desk GHS 100 - 5,000 3 - 9 80% - 100% 80% - 100% Business Women, Men, Have business Credit Educ, Business Training, Other Training, Life skill training, counciling, and referral services.
Kick Start GHS 20 - 200 6 80% - 100% 80% - 100% Business Women Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Business Training, Other Training, Life skill training, counciling, and referral services.
Onipa Nua (Each other's keepers) GHS 100 - 5,000 3 - 9 80% - 100% 80% - 100% Business Women, Men, Have business Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Business Training, Other Training, Life skill training, counciling, and referral services.

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Consumption Loan 10.0% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 0 Ins None N/A 18.1% - 22.1% 18.1% - 22.1% 51
Group Loan 11.5% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 0 Ins None N/A 24.2% - 24.5% 24.2% - 24.5% 47
Individual Loan 11.5% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 0 Ins None N/A 21.2% - 24.3% 21.2% - 24.3% 51

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Front Desk 36.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins None N/A 68.9% - 74.9% 68.9% - 74.9% 49
Kick Start 0.0% annual, Flat 0 Fees 0 Ins None N/A 0% 0% 100
Onipa Nua (Each other's keepers) 36.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins None N/A 70.3% - 71.2% 70.3% - 71.2% 50

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Consumption Loan 10.0% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins None N/A 18.1% - 22.1% 18.1% - 22.1% 51
Group Loan 11.5% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins None N/A 24.2% - 24.5% 24.2% - 24.5% 47
Individual Loan 11.5% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins None N/A 21.2% - 24.3% 21.2% - 24.3% 51

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Front Desk 36.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins None N/A 68.9% - 74.9% 68.9% - 74.9% 49
Kick Start 0.0% annual, Flat 0 Fees 0 Ins Ins None N/A 0% 0% 100
Onipa Nua (Each other's keepers) 36.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins None N/A 70.3% - 71.2% 70.3% - 71.2% 50
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