Institution

ESAF Microfinance & Investments (P) LTD NO. 5A, 5th FLOORPURASAWALKAMChennai, Tamil Nadu600084
Data approved: 2010-10-25
Data version: 2
Age of data: -   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 TypePrivate 'For-Profit'
Is this institution regulated?N/A
Website addresshttp://www.emfil.org/
Year established1996
Head of InstitutionK.PAUL THOMAS
Regions active0
# Branches105

Total Portfolio (nat'l)INR 1,561,228,229
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 34,693,960.64
Active clients with loans220,011
Approximate % female clients80% - 100%
Approximate % urban clients40% - 60%
Network affiliations

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

GL
37,676 Borrowers
USD 2,251,389.09 Portfolio
Active Product
IGL
211,746 Borrowers
USD 31,891,022.89 Portfolio
Active Product
1,775 Borrowers
USD 131,947.11 Portfolio
Active Product
363 Borrowers
USD 75,367 Portfolio
Active 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
General Loan INR 6,000 - 8,000 12 80% - 100% 0% - 20% Any Purpose Women, Men Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Business Training
Income Generation Loan INR 10,000 - 20,000 12 80% - 100% 0% - 20% Business Women, Men Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Business Training
Jeevandhara INR 3,000 - 12,000 12 - 24 80% - 100% 0% - 20% For installing water connection Women, Men Credit Educ, Group Mtgs
Nirmal INR 6,000 - 12,000 12 - 24 80% - 100% 0% - 20% for sanitation Purposes Women, Men Credit Educ, Group Mtgs

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 » 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
General Loan 0% 31.7% - 57.5% 31.7% N/A
Income Generation Loan 0% 31.2% - 31.7% 31.2% - 31.7% N/A
Jeevandhara 0% 28.2% 28.2% N/A
Nirmal 0% 28.2% 28.2% N/A

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
General Loan 17.0% annual, Flat 0 Fees 0 Ins None N/A 31.7% - 57.5% 31.7% 54
Income Generation Loan 17.0% annual, Flat 0 Fees 0 Ins None N/A 31.2% - 31.7% 31.2% - 31.7% 54
Jeevandhara 15.0% annual, Flat 0 Fees 0 Ins None N/A 28.2% 28.2% 53
Nirmal 15.0% annual, Flat 0 Fees 0 Ins None N/A 28.2% 28.2% 53

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
General Loan 0% 31.7% - 57.5% 31.7% N/A
Income Generation Loan 0% 31.2% - 31.7% 31.2% - 31.7% N/A
Jeevandhara 0% 28.2% 28.2% N/A
Nirmal 0% 28.2% 28.2% N/A

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
General Loan 17.0% annual, Flat 0 Fees 0 Ins Ins None N/A 31.7% - 57.5% 31.7% 54
Income Generation Loan 17.0% annual, Flat 0 Fees 0 Ins Ins None N/A 31.2% - 31.7% 31.2% - 31.7% 54
Jeevandhara 15.0% annual, Flat 0 Fees 0 Ins Ins None N/A 28.2% 28.2% 53
Nirmal 15.0% annual, Flat 0 Fees 0 Ins Ins None N/A 28.2% 28.2% 53

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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