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Institution

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

Arohan Financial Services Ltd. 195/1, Prafulla, Rajdanga Chakraborty Para,Kasba,Kolkata, West BengalPO Box 700107
Data approved: 2012-11-22
Data version: 2
Age of data: 132 months
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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
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Institution Details

Institution TypeNon Bank Financial Institution
Is this institution regulated?Yes
Website addresshttp://www.arohan.in/
Year established1991
Head of InstitutionShubhankar Sengupta
Regions activeAssam, Bihar, West Bengal
# Branches86

Total Portfolio (nat'l)INR 399,408,132
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 7,536,002.49
Active clients with loans76,358
Approximate % female clients80% - 100%
Approximate % urban clients80% - 100%
Network affiliationsMFIN, Sa-Dhan

Loan Products » Summary

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

Loan Products » Summary

Bazar
5,611 Borrowers
USD 966,962.26 Portfolio
Active Product
Saral Month
37,941 Borrowers
USD 7,124,547.17 Portfolio
Active Product
Saral Product - Bihar
Retired Product
Saral Product- WB
Retired 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
Bazar Loan INR 6,000 - 18,000 10 - 11 0% - 20% 80% - 100% Any Purpose Women, Men, Have business Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins
Saral Monthly INR 5,000 - 15,000 15 80% - 100% 80% - 100% Any Purpose Women 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
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 » 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
Bazar Loan 25% - 27.1% 27.1% - 29.4% 28.5% - 30.9% Yes Yes Yes 100
Saral Monthly 26% - 31.1% 27.6% - 32.9% 29.1% - 34.4% 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
Bazar Loan 27.3% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 1 Ins 12.36% fees N/A 27.1% - 29.4% 28.5% - 30.9% 91
Saral Monthly 28.4% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 1 Ins 12.36% fees N/A 27.6% - 32.9% 29.1% - 34.4% 91

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 » 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
Bazar Loan 25% - 27.1% 27.1% - 29.4% 28.5% - 30.9% Yes Yes Yes 100
Saral Monthly 26% - 31.1% 27.6% - 32.9% 29.1% - 34.4% 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
Bazar Loan 27.3% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 1 Ins Ins 12.36% fees N/A 27.1% - 29.4% 28.5% - 30.9% 91
Saral Monthly 28.4% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 1 Ins Ins 12.36% fees N/A 27.6% - 32.9% 29.1% - 34.4% 91
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