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Institution

FINCA Malawi Ltd Private Mail Bag 382ChichiriBlantyre, SouthernPO Box 382
Data approved: 2012-12-01
Data version: 2
Age of data: 136 months
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Business Initiative and Management Assistance Services (BIMAS) 2299 EmbuKenya60100
Data approved: 2010-09-14
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Institution Details

Institution TypeNon-Governmental Organization
Is this institution regulated?Yes
Website addresshttp://www.finca.org/
Year established1994
Head of InstitutionPonsiano Ndyabahika
Regions activeDedza, Dowa, Kasungu, Lilongwe, Mchinji, Nkhotakota, Ntcheu, Ntchisi, SalimaKaronga, Mzimba, Nkhata Bay, Rumphi, Balaka, Blantyre, Chikwawa, Chiradzulu, MachingaMangochi, Mulanje, Mwanza, Nsanje
# Branches18

Total Portfolio (nat'l)MWK 1,463,320,000
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 3,752,102.56
Active clients with loans29,927
Approximate % female clients60% - 80%
Approximate % urban clients20% - 40%
Network affiliationsMAMN, Council of Non-Governmental Organizations (CONGOMA)
FundersFINCA International

Institution Details

Institution TypeNon-Governmental Organization
Is this institution regulated?No
Website addressN/A
Year established1997
Head of InstitutionPatrick Gathondu
Regions active0
# Branches5

Total Portfolio (nat'l)KES 217,413,552
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 2,625,767.54
Active clients with loans11,645
Approximate % female clients40% - 60%
Approximate % urban clients40% - 60%
Network affiliations
Funders

Loan Products » Summary

Idv Business
2,221 Borrowers
USD 788,566.67 Portfolio
Active Product
Village Bkg
20,635 Borrowers
USD 1,876,051.28 Portfolio
Active Product
Small Grp
6,991 Borrowers
USD 1,087,484.62 Portfolio
Active Product

Loan Products » Summary

Hitimu
256 Borrowers
USD 34,515.71 Portfolio
Active Product
Imarika
242 Borrowers
USD 144,840.23 Portfolio
Active Product
Mama Plus
700 Borrowers
USD 132,300.70 Portfolio
Active Product
Mifugo
132 Borrowers
USD 47,793.73 Portfolio
Active Product
Msingi
9,794 Borrowers
USD 2,025,178.84 Portfolio
Active Product
Upesi
288 Borrowers
USD 15,867.10 Portfolio
Active Product

Loan Products » Conditions

Product Name Loan Size Range Loan Term (months) % Female % Urban Loan Purpose Eligibility Other Services
Individual Business Loan MWK 50,000 - 4,500,000 6 - 12 20% - 40% 40% - 60% Business Women, Men, Have business Credit Ins
Village Banking Loan MWK 5,000 - 400,000 4 - 6 60% - 80% 0% - 20% Business Women, Men, Have business Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins, Tech Asst Visits, Business Training, Other Training, Team work, etc.
Small Group Loan MWK 40,000 - 500,000 6 - 12 60% - 80% 20% - 40% Business Women, Men, Have business Credit Ins

Loan Products » Conditions

Product Name Loan Size Range Loan Term (months) % Female % Urban Loan Purpose Eligibility Other Services
Hitimu Loan KES 15,000 - 30,000 6 - 12 40% - 60% 40% - 60% Business Women, Men Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins, Business Training
Imarika Loan KES 50,000 - 2,000,000 3 - 18 40% - 60% 40% - 60% Business Women, Men, Have business Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins, Business Training
Mama Plus Loan KES 10,000 - 100,000 6 - 12 80% - 100% 40% - 60% Business Women, Have business Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins, Business Training
Mifugo Loan KES 50,000 - 80,000 9 - 12 40% - 60% 40% - 60% Business, Agricultural loan Women, Men, Have business Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins, Business Training
Msingi Loan KES 20,000 - 1,000,000 3 - 18 40% - 60% 40% - 60% Business Women, Men, Have business Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins, Business Training
Upesi Loan KES 10,000 - 20,000 3 - 6 40% - 60% 40% - 60% Business, Other Women, Men, Have business Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Business Training

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Individual Business Loan 60.00%-67.20% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 0 Ins None N/A 62.8% - 71.1% 62.8% - 71.1% 89
Village Banking Loan 84.00%-90.00% annual, Decl Bal 0 Fees 1 Ins None 10.00% upfront 83.5% - 96.1% 99.9% - 118.1% 78
Small Group Loan 78.00% annual, Decl Bal 0 Fees 1 Ins None N/A 72% - 75.3% 73.7% - 77.1% 100

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Hitimu Loan 17.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins None 25.0% upfront 100.00 ongoing 0% 0% N/A
Imarika Loan 17.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins None 4,000.00 upfront 200.00 ongoing 0% 0% N/A
Mama Plus Loan 8.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins None 15.0% upfront 100.00 ongoing 0% 0% N/A
Mifugo Loan 17.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins None 25.0% upfront 100.00 ongoing 0% 0% N/A
Msingi Loan 17.0% annual, Flat 0 Fees 0 Ins None 15.0% upfront 100.00 ongoing 0% 0% N/A
Upesi Loan 24.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins None 15.0% upfront 100.00 ongoing 0% 0% N/A

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Individual Business Loan 60.00%-67.20% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins None N/A 62.8% - 71.1% 62.8% - 71.1% 89
Village Banking Loan 84.00%-90.00% annual, Decl Bal 0 Fees 1 Ins Ins None 10.00% upfront 83.5% - 96.1% 99.9% - 118.1% 78
Small Group Loan 78.00% annual, Decl Bal 0 Fees 1 Ins Ins None N/A 72% - 75.3% 73.7% - 77.1% 100

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Hitimu Loan 17.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins Ins None 25.0% upfront 100.00 ongoing 0% 0% N/A
Imarika Loan 17.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins Ins None 4,000.00 upfront 200.00 ongoing 0% 0% N/A
Mama Plus Loan 8.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins Ins None 15.0% upfront 100.00 ongoing 0% 0% N/A
Mifugo Loan 17.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins Ins None 25.0% upfront 100.00 ongoing 0% 0% N/A
Msingi Loan 17.0% annual, Flat 0 Fees 0 Ins Ins None 15.0% upfront 100.00 ongoing 0% 0% N/A
Upesi Loan 24.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins None 15.0% upfront 100.00 ongoing 0% 0% N/A
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