Institution

BestFUND Head OfficeCantomentsAccra, Greater AccraP.O. Box CT 5217
Data approved: 2013-03-04
Data version: 2
Age of data: 132 months

Institution

Simli Pong SimplipongTamale, Northern Region
Data approved: 2011-12-07
Data version: 1
Age of data: 150 months

Institution Details

Institution TypeNon-Governmental Organization
Is this institution regulated?No
Website addresshttp://www.bestfundghana.org
Year established2005
Head of InstitutionDr. Emmanuel Shaft Boamah
Regions activeGreater Accra Region, Ashanti Region
# Branches3

Total Portfolio (nat'l)GHS 8,220,420
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 4,172,802.03
Active clients with loans13,064
Approximate % female clients60% - 80%
Approximate % urban clients0% - 20%
Network affiliationsGHAMFIN, ASSFIN, AMT
Funders

Institution Details

Institution TypeNon-Governmental Organization
Is this institution regulated?No
Website addressN/A
Year established1986
Head of InstitutionNantogma Issah Abdulai
Regions active
# Branches6

Total Portfolio (nat'l)GHS 927,856
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 470,992.89
Active clients with loans8,970
Approximate % female clients80% - 100%
Approximate % urban clients0% - 20%
Network affiliationsASSFIN, GHAMFIN
Funders

Loan Products » Summary

1,211 Borrowers
USD 1,071,131.98 Portfolio
Active Product
9,642 Borrowers
USD 2,535,665.48 Portfolio
Active Product
2,211 Borrowers
USD 566,004.57 Portfolio
Active Product

Loan Products » Summary

120 Borrowers
USD 36,781.73 Portfolio
Active Product
5,720 Borrowers
USD 319,147.72 Portfolio
Active Product
3,100 Borrowers
USD 107,104.06 Portfolio
Active Product

Loan Products » Conditions

Product Name Loan Size Range Loan Term (months) % Female % Urban Loan Purpose Eligibility Other Services
Capacity Loan GHS 3,000 - 8,000 6 - 10 60% - 80% 0% - 20% Business, Education Women, Men, Have business, Salaried worker Credit Ins, Tech Asst Visits
Group Loan GHS 2,000 - 10,000 5 - 8 80% - 100% 0% - 20% Business, Education, Land Women, Men, Have business, Salaried worker Group Mtgs, Tech Asst Visits
Individual Loan GHS 500 - 1,000 4 - 6 60% - 80% 0% - 20% Business Women, Men, Have business Credit Ins

Loan Products » Conditions

Product Name Loan Size Range Loan Term (months) % Female % Urban Loan Purpose Eligibility Other Services
Agriculture Loan GHS 300 - 500 6 - 12 40% - 60% 0% - 20% Business, Farming Women, Men, Must be in a group, must have a farm Group Mtgs, Credit Ins, Other Training
Agro-Processing Loan GHS 100 - 2,100 6 - 12 80% - 100% 0% - 20% Business, for agro-processing activities Women Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins, Tech Asst Visits, Business Training
Trading Loan GHS 100 - 1,200 12 80% - 100% 20% - 40% Business, petty trading Women Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Business Training

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Capacity Loan 36.0%-96.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins None 10.0% upfront 64.5% - 68% 74.9% - 78.8% 47
Group Loan 36.0%-96.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins None 10.0% upfront 59% - 70.2% 68.1% - 81.6% N/A
Individual Loan 36.0%-96.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins None 10.0% upfront 62.3% - 69.1% 72.1% - 80.2% 47

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Agriculture Loan 20.00% annual, Flat 0 Fees 0 Ins None N/A 29.8% - 30.1% 29.8% - 30.1% 66
Agro-Processing Loan 27.00%-30.00% annual, Flat 2 Fees 0 Ins None 10.00% upfront 44.4% - 57.6% 52.1% - 68.6% 45
Trading Loan 27.00%-30.00% annual, Flat 2 Fees 0 Ins None N/A 51.2% - 60.8% 51.2% - 60.8% 47

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Capacity Loan 36.0%-96.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins None 10.0% upfront 64.5% - 68% 74.9% - 78.8% 47
Group Loan 36.0%-96.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins None 10.0% upfront 59% - 70.2% 68.1% - 81.6% N/A
Individual Loan 36.0%-96.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins None 10.0% upfront 62.3% - 69.1% 72.1% - 80.2% 47

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Agriculture Loan 20.00% annual, Flat 0 Fees 0 Ins Ins None N/A 29.8% - 30.1% 29.8% - 30.1% 66
Agro-Processing Loan 27.00%-30.00% annual, Flat 2 Fees 0 Ins Ins None 10.00% upfront 44.4% - 57.6% 52.1% - 68.6% 45
Trading Loan 27.00%-30.00% annual, Flat 2 Fees 0 Ins Ins None N/A 51.2% - 60.8% 51.2% - 60.8% 47
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