Institution

Grameen Ghana Head OfficeBehind RCCTamale, Northern
Data approved: 2013-03-14
Data version: 2
Age of data: 132 months

Institution

Simbag sa Pag-Asenso, Inc. 3/F SAC Building, Cathedral CompoundAlbay DistrictLegazpi City4500
Data approved: 2011-11-15
Data version: 1
Age of data: 151 months

Institution Details

Institution TypeNon-Governmental Organization
Is this institution regulated?Yes
Website addresshttp://www.grameenghana.org
Year established2001
Head of InstitutionMohammed A. Adams
Regions activeNorthern Region, Upper East Region
# Branches5

Total Portfolio (nat'l)GHS 998,804
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 507,007.11
Active clients with loans9,505
Approximate % female clients80% - 100%
Approximate % urban clients0% - 20%
Network affiliationsASSFIN, GHAMFIN, African Microfinance Transparency (AMT), Civil Society Platform
FundersGrameen Foundation, CORDAID, Planet Finance, Alterfin

Institution Details

Institution TypeNon-Governmental Organization
Is this institution regulated?No
Website addresshttp://www.simbag.org/
Year established1994
Head of InstitutionRemegia L. Balucio
Regions active
# Branches18

Total Portfolio (nat'l)PhP 205,575,411
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 4,918,072.03
Active clients with loans26,942
Approximate % female clients80% - 100%
Approximate % urban clients20% - 40%
Network affiliationsPeople's Credit and Fiannce Corporation
FundersManos Unidas

Loan Products » Summary

2,281 Borrowers
USD 121,681.73 Portfolio
Active Product
4,848 Borrowers
USD 243,363.45 Portfolio
Active Product
2,376 Borrowers
USD 141,961.93 Portfolio
Active Product
Retired Product
Retired Product

Loan Products » Summary

4,828 Borrowers
USD 505,519.88 Portfolio
Active Product
21,517 Borrowers
USD 3,358,047.61 Portfolio
Active Product
722 Borrowers
USD 50,541.96 Portfolio
Active Product

Loan Products » Conditions

Product Name Loan Size Range Loan Term (months) % Female % Urban Loan Purpose Eligibility Other Services
Agriculture Business Loan GHS 400 - 1,000 6 - 12 80% - 100% 0% - 20% Business, Agricultural Production Women, Men Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Other Training, Training in health, nutrition, sanitation, breast-feeding, and malaria prevention.
Basic Loan GHS 50 - 1,000 4 - 6 100% 0% - 20% Business Women Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Other Training, Training in health, nutrition, sanitation, breast-feeding, and malaria prevention.
Shea Loan GHS 50 - 500 6 - 9 100% 0% Any Purpose Women Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Other Training, Training in health, nutrition, sanitation, breast-feeding, and malaria prevention.

Loan Products » Conditions

Product Name Loan Size Range Loan Term (months) % Female % Urban Loan Purpose Eligibility Other Services
Balay Asenso PHP 1,000 - 20,000 5 - 10 80% - 100% 20% - 40% Housing Women, Men, Have business, Have home or land, Member for > 6 months, At least on the 2nd cycle of regular loan Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins, Business Training, Other Training
Productive Loan PHP 1,000 - 150,000 2 - 10 80% - 100% 20% - 40% Business Women, Men Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins, Business Training, Other Training, Advocacy & scholarship program; Social Services, Spiritual & Formation Activities, Enterprise Development & Services, Calamity Relief Assistance
Sagip Asenso PHP 1,000 - 10,000 5 80% - 100% 20% - 40% Business Women, Men, Have business, Member for > 6 months, At least on the 2nd cycle of regular loan Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins, Business Training, Other Training

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Agriculture Business Loan 30.00% annual, Flat 0 Fees 0 Ins None N/A 45.8% 45.8% 65
Basic Loan 36.00% annual, Flat 0 Fees 0 Ins None N/A 70.8% 70.8% 50
Shea Loan 36.00% annual, Flat 0 Fees 0 Ins None N/A 39.6% - 44.5% 39.6% - 44.5% 87

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Balay Asenso 24.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 2 Ins None 5.0% upfront 10.00 ongoing 57.4% - 71.3% 69.8% - 94.1% 29
Productive Loan 24.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 2 Ins None 5.0% upfront 10.00 ongoing 57.4% - 67.6% 75.4% - 163.5% 25
Sagip Asenso 24.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 2 Ins None 5.0% upfront 10.00 ongoing 64.1% - 72.7% 82.2% - 96% 28

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Agriculture Business Loan 30.00% annual, Flat 0 Fees 0 Ins Ins None N/A 45.8% 45.8% 65
Basic Loan 36.00% annual, Flat 0 Fees 0 Ins Ins None N/A 70.8% 70.8% 50
Shea Loan 36.00% annual, Flat 0 Fees 0 Ins Ins None N/A 39.6% - 44.5% 39.6% - 44.5% 87

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Balay Asenso 24.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 2 Ins Ins None 5.0% upfront 10.00 ongoing 57.4% - 71.3% 69.8% - 94.1% 29
Productive Loan 24.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 2 Ins Ins None 5.0% upfront 10.00 ongoing 57.4% - 67.6% 75.4% - 163.5% 25
Sagip Asenso 24.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 2 Ins Ins None 5.0% upfront 10.00 ongoing 64.1% - 72.7% 82.2% - 96% 28
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