2. Lower Pra RB
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Institution

Lower Pra Rural Bank Limited ShamaWestern RegionPO Box SH 18
Data approved: 2011-12-07
Data version: 1
Age of data: 150 months

Institution

Markaz Al Bishara Head OfficeGumani Child Care & Family Helper ProgramTamale, NorthernPO Box TL 1313
Data approved: 2013-04-16
Data version: 2
Age of data: 132 months
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Institution Details

Institution TypeRurBank
Is this institution regulated?Yes
Website addresshttp://www.lowerpraruralbank.com/
Year established1983
Head of InstitutionIsaac Kwamina Afful
Regions active
# Branches14

Total Portfolio (nat'l)GHS 12,443,472
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 6,316,483.25
Active clients with loans34,056
Approximate % female clients40% - 60%
Approximate % urban clients80% - 100%
Network affiliationsGHAMFIN, ARB APEX
Funders

Institution Details

Institution TypeNon-Governmental Organization
Is this institution regulated?Yes
Website addresshttp://markazalbishara.wordpress.com/
Year established1996
Head of InstitutionRev. Johnson Asare
Regions activeNorthern Region
# Branches1

Total Portfolio (nat'l)GHS 35,000
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 17,766.50
Active clients with loans145
Approximate % female clients100%
Approximate % urban clients100%
Network affiliationsChristian Children's Fund of Canada (CCFC), GHAMFIN, ASSFIN, Credit Union Association (CUA)
FundersChristian Children's Fund of Canada (CCFC), Credit Union Association (CUA)

Loan Products » Summary

Micro Loan
13,529 Borrowers
USD 2,093,440.10 Portfolio
Active Product
Salary Loan
17,746 Borrowers
USD 3,895,317.77 Portfolio
Active Product
Susu Loan
2,781 Borrowers
USD 327,725.89 Portfolio
Active Product

Loan Products » Summary

Trading
145 Borrowers
USD 17,766.50 Portfolio
Active Product

Loan Products » Conditions

Product Name Loan Size Range Loan Term (months) % Female % Urban Loan Purpose Eligibility Other Services
Micro Loan GHS 1,000 - 30,000 1 - 12 20% - 40% 20% - 40% Business Women, Men, Have business Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins
Salary Loan GHS 500 - 11,000 1 - 60 40% - 60% 80% - 100% Business Women, Men Credit Ins
Susu Loan GHS 200 - 3,500 1 - 12 40% - 60% 80% - 100% Business Women, Men, Have business Credit Ins, Tech Asst Visits, Market trends

Loan Products » Conditions

Product Name Loan Size Range Loan Term (months) % Female % Urban Loan Purpose Eligibility Other Services
Petty Trading Loan GHS 100 - 300 6 80% - 100% 80% - 100% Business, Other Women, Have business Group Mtgs, Tech Asst Visits, Health Training (HIV/AIDS, etc.)

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Micro Loan 30.00% annual, Flat 2 Fees 0 Ins None 25.00%- upfront 66.3% - 87.9% 104.2% - 146.4% 24
Salary Loan 28.00% annual, Flat 2 Fees 0 Ins None N/A 47.4% - 63% 47.4% - 63% 48
Susu Loan 30.00% annual, Flat 2 Fees 0 Ins None 25.00%- upfront 69.6% - 91.6% 115.7% - 154.1% 22

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Petty Trading Loan 30.00% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 None N/A 50.5% 50.5% 59

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Micro Loan 30.00% annual, Flat 2 Fees 0 Ins Ins None 25.00%- upfront 66.3% - 87.9% 104.2% - 146.4% 24
Salary Loan 28.00% annual, Flat 2 Fees 0 Ins Ins None N/A 47.4% - 63% 47.4% - 63% 48
Susu Loan 30.00% annual, Flat 2 Fees 0 Ins Ins None 25.00%- upfront 69.6% - 91.6% 115.7% - 154.1% 22

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Petty Trading Loan 30.00% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 None N/A 50.5% 50.5% 59
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