Institution

Union Rural Bank Limited Head OfficeSenya Bereku, Central RegionP.O. Box 5
Data approved: 2013-02-26
Data version: 2
Age of data: 132 months

Institution

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

Institution Details

Institution TypeRurBank
Is this institution regulated?Yes
Website addressN/A
Year established1999
Head of InstitutionPaul Kojo Kombian
Regions activeGreater Accra Region, Central Region
# Branches7

Total Portfolio (nat'l)GHS 4,652,554
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 2,361,702.54
Active clients with loans3,831
Approximate % female clients60% - 80%
Approximate % urban clients40% - 60%
Network affiliationsARB APEX, GHAMFIN, Freedom from Hunger
FundersOikoCredit, SPEED Ghana, ARB APEX Bank

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

Loan Products » Summary

1,367 Borrowers
USD 187,932.49 Portfolio
Active Product
1,889 Borrowers
USD 1,777,637.90 Portfolio
Active Product
435 Borrowers
USD 300,171.28 Portfolio
Active Product
140 Borrowers
USD 95,960.87 Portfolio
Active Product
Retired Product

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 » Conditions

Product Name Loan Size Range Loan Term (months) % Female % Urban Loan Purpose Eligibility Other Services
Group Loan GHS 500 - 3,000 4 - 6 80% - 100% 80% - 100% Business Women, Men, Have business Credit Educ, Group Mtgs
Salary Loan GHS 200 - 25,000 1 - 12 40% - 60% 60% - 80% Business, Education Women, Men, Have business, Salaried worker Credit Educ, Business Training
Business Loan GHS 200 - 25,000 1 - 12 40% - 60% 60% - 80% Business Women, Men, Have business Credit Educ, Business Training
Mobile Banking Loan GHS 200 - 25,000 1 - 12 40% - 60% 60% - 80% Business Women, Men, Have business Credit Educ, Business Training

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 » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Group Loan 48.00% annual, Flat 2 Fees 0 Ins None 10.00% upfront 103.1% - 106% 123.7% - 127.3% 38
Salary Loan 32.00% annual, Flat 2 Fees 0 Ins None N/A 57.3% - 73.4% 57.3% - 73.4% 47
Business Loan 35.00% annual, Flat 2 Fees 0 Ins None N/A 68.2% - 68.7% 68.2% - 68.7% 51
Mobile Banking Loan 48.00% annual, Flat 2 Fees 0 Ins None 10.00% upfront 104.9% - 107.4% 127.1% - 130.5% 37

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
Group Loan 48.00% annual, Flat 2 Fees 0 Ins Ins None 10.00% upfront 103.1% - 106% 123.7% - 127.3% 38
Salary Loan 32.00% annual, Flat 2 Fees 0 Ins Ins None N/A 57.3% - 73.4% 57.3% - 73.4% 47
Business Loan 35.00% annual, Flat 2 Fees 0 Ins Ins None N/A 68.2% - 68.7% 68.2% - 68.7% 51
Mobile Banking Loan 48.00% annual, Flat 2 Fees 0 Ins Ins None 10.00% upfront 104.9% - 107.4% 127.1% - 130.5% 37

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
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