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Institution

Grameen Ghana Tamale, behind the RCCTamale, Northern Region233
Data approved: 2011-12-07
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Institution

Dire Microfinance Head OfficeDire DawaPO Box 2859
Data approved: 2011-12-23
Data version: 1
Age of data: 150 months

Institution Details

Institution TypeNon-Governmental Organization
Is this institution regulated?Yes
Website addressN/A
Year established2001
Head of InstitutionMohammed A. Adams
Regions active0
# Branches4

Total Portfolio (nat'l)GHS 931,520
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 621,013.33
Active clients with loans10,500
Approximate % female clients80% - 100%
Approximate % urban clients0% - 20%
Network affiliationsAssociation of Non-Governmental Organizations (ASSFIN), Ghana Microfinance Associtations Network (GHAMFIN)
FundersGrameen Foundation, Cordaid, Planet Finance

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

Loan Products » Summary

Agriculture Business Loan
80 Borrowers
USD 17,557 Portfolio
Active Product
Basic Loan
9,562 Borrowers
USD 394,500 Portfolio
Active Product
Grain Banking
160 Borrowers
USD 130,574 Portfolio
Active Product
Processing Loan
50 Borrowers
USD 33,126 Portfolio
Active Product

Loan Products » Summary

Consumption
317 Borrowers
USD 88,673.91 Portfolio
Active Product
Group
4,437 Borrowers
USD 534,575 Portfolio
Active Product
Individual
187 Borrowers
USD 152,923.91 Portfolio
Active Product
Housing
38 Borrowers
USD 52,092.39 Portfolio
Low Volume Product
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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 20% - 40% 0% - 20%
Basic Loan GHS 50 - 500 4 - 6 80% - 100% 0% - 20%
Grain Banking GHS 400 - 1,000 6 - 12 80% - 100% 0% - 20%
Processing Loan GHS 600 - 1,000 6 - 10 80% - 100% 0% - 20%

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 » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Agriculture Business Loan 30.00%-0.00% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins N/A 34.4% 34.4% 87
Basic Loan 36.00%-0.00% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins N/A 68.8% - 84.3% 68.8% - 84.3% 48
Grain Banking 30.00%-0.00% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins N/A 42.3% 42.3% 70
Processing Loan 30.00%-0.00% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins N/A 49.8% 49.8% 60

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
Agriculture Business Loan 30.00%-0.00% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins N/A 34.4% 34.4% 87
Basic Loan 36.00%-0.00% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins N/A 68.8% - 84.3% 68.8% - 84.3% 48
Grain Banking 30.00%-0.00% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins N/A 42.3% 42.3% 70
Processing Loan 30.00%-0.00% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins N/A 49.8% 49.8% 60

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
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