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Institution

Microloan Foundation Head OfficeKasungu, CentralPO Box 491
Data approved: 2012-11-15
Data version: 2
Age of data: 135 months

Institution

CRAN Microfinance Head OfficeCape Coast, CentralP.O. Box UC 97
Data approved: 2013-02-18
Data version: 2
Age of data: 132 months

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Product Summary

Number borrowers20,988
Loan Amount (range)MWK 18,000 - 80,000
Loan Term (range)4
Other Services (text summary)Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Tech Asst Visits, Business Training, Other Training, Group Dyanamics
Annual Interest & Method60.00% annual, Flat
FeesNone
InsuranceNone
TaxNone
Comp Dep10.00%-20.00% upfront
Range of pricing 
Interest Price Component36.2% - 108.4%
Fee Component0
Insurance Component0
Tax Component Range0
Full APR (int fee ins tax dep)147.6% - 166.7%
Transparency Index (min/max)36 - 124
Transparency Index (average)37

Product Summary

379
GHS 200 - 10,000
6 - 12
Credit Educ, Credit Ins, Savings promotion
42.00% annual, Flat
1.75% upfront
1.25% upfront
None
20.00% upfront
 
64.5% - 68.6%
3.7% - 8.8%
2.6% - 6.4%
0
106.1% - 112.0%
37 - 40
37

Product Details

Key Statistics
Outstanding portfolio (MWK)MWK 522,836,400
Portfolio (USD)USD 1,340,606.15
Active Clients with Loans20,988
Approximate % Female Clients80% - 100%
Approximate % Urban Clients0% - 20%
Methodology
Individual
Solidarity groupx
Village bankingx
Self help group
Other
Description
A basic loan given as working capital for generic businesses. The target clients are 100 percent women in groups of 15 to 18. Training is provided in 8 sessions prior to clients given loan. Several liability is used and no collateral is used.
Loan Purpose
Any purpose
Income generationx
Mortgage/housing
Consumer loan
Agriculture
Education
Other household finance
Other
Other (2)
Included Services
Credit educationx
Group meetingsx
Credit insurance
Workplace visitsx
Business trainingx
Other trainingx
OtherGroup Dyanamics
Other (2)
No other services
Eligibility
Men
Womenx
Must run a businessx
Must own a home or land
Must be a salaried worker
Must be specific age groupx
Other
Other (2)
# Borrowers by Product
Portfolio Size by Product
Geographic Coverage
# Regions for this institution18
# Regions for this product20
Regions ActiveDowa, Kasungu, Lilongwe, Mchinji, Nkhotakota, Ntcheu, Ntchisi, SalimaKaronga, Mzimba, Nkhata Bay, Rumphi, Balaka, Blantyre, Chikwawa, MachingaMangochi, Mulanje, Phalombe, Zomba

Product Details

Key Statistics
Outstanding portfolio (GHS)GHS 438,233
Portfolio (USD)USD 222,453.30
Active Clients with Loans379
Approximate % Female Clients60% - 80%
Approximate % Urban Clients40% - 60%
Methodology
Individualx
Solidarity group
Village banking
Self help group
Other
Description
These loans are given to people who have the necessary collateral or gurantor, and do not want to be in a group.
Loan Purpose
Any purpose
Income generationx
Mortgage/housing
Consumer loan
Agriculture
Education
Other household finance
Other
Other (2)
Included Services
Credit educationx
Group meetings
Credit insurancex
Workplace visits
Business training
Other training
OtherSavings promotion
Other (2)
No other services
Eligibility
Menx
Womenx
Must run a businessx
Must own a home or land
Must be a salaried worker
Must be specific age group
Other
Other (2)
# Borrowers by Product
Portfolio Size by Product
Geographic Coverage
# Regions for this institution3
# Regions for this product3
Regions ActiveCentral Region, Western Region, Volta Region

Loan Conditions

Loan Amount
CurrencyMWK
Minimum loan sizeMWK 18,000
Maximum loan size80,000
Distribution at Disbursement (Est.)
Loans less than MWK 50,00090%
MWK 50,000-150,00010%
MWK 150,000-250,0000
MWK 250,000-350,0000
MWK 350,000-450,0000
Greater than MWK 450,0000
Loan Term and Grace Period
Shortest loan term4.0 months
Longest loan term4.0 months
Approx average4.0 months
Distribution at Disbursement (Est.)
Loans 3 months or less0
Between 4 and 6 months100%
Between 7 and 9 months0
Between 10 and 12 months0
Between 13 and 18 months0
Longer than 18 months0
Grace Period
Grace period usage0
Average grace period0
Repayment Frequency
Daily
Weekly
Every 2 weeksx
Every 4 weeksx
Monthly
Every 2 months
Quarterly
Every 6 months
Every 12 months
Single end payment
Irregular payments

Loan Conditions

Loan Amount
CurrencyGHS
Minimum loan sizeGHS 200
Maximum loan size10,000
Distribution at Disbursement (Est.)
Loans less than GHS 1,00050%
GHS 1,000-5,00040%
GHS 5,000-7,50010%
GHS 7,500-10,0000
GHS 10,000-13,0000
Greater than GHS 13,0000
Loan Term and Grace Period
Shortest loan term6.0 months
Longest loan term12.0 months
Approx average6.0 months
Distribution at Disbursement (Est.)
Loans 3 months or less0
Between 4 and 6 months70%
Between 7 and 9 months30%
Between 10 and 12 months0
Between 13 and 18 months0
Longer than 18 months0
Grace Period
Grace period usage0
Average grace period0
Repayment Frequency
Daily
Weeklyx
Every 2 weeks
Every 4 weeks
Monthlyx
Every 2 months
Quarterly
Every 6 months
Every 12 months
Single end payment
Irregular payments

Pricing Information

Interest
Lowest quoted nominal interest5.00%
Highest quoted nominal interest5.00%
Interest rate periodMonthly
Interest Rate Calculation MethodFlat
Subsidized by funder request?No
Is rate fixed for entire loan termYes
Upfront Fees
This product has no upfront fees
Ongoing Fees
This product has no ongoing fees
Upfront Insurance Fees
This product has no upfront insurance fees
Ongoing Insurance Fees
This product has no ongoing insurance fees
Compulsory Deposit
Required forAll
CriteriaN/A
Is deposit indicated on the repayment schedule?Yes
Do borrowers control deposit in their group?Yes
Deposit BEFORE or AT Disbursement
% loan amount deposited10.00% - 20.00%
or, Fixed-amount deposited0
Deposits DURING period payments
% loan amount deposited0
or, Fixed-amount deposited0
Conditions on access to depositEnd Term
Interest Paid on Deposit
Minimum interest rate paid5.00%
Maximum interest rate paid7.00%
Interest payment frequencyAnnually
Taxes
Are taxes charged on this product?No
Additional Comments
All first cycles incur compulsory savings of 10%. Within the cycle they save another 10% which makes 20% at close of cycle. For the loan samples here clients have saved 20% as they are in subsequent cycles.

Pricing Information

Interest
Lowest quoted nominal interest42.00%
Highest quoted nominal interest42.00%
Interest rate periodYearly
Interest Rate Calculation MethodFlat
Subsidized by funder request?No
Is rate fixed for entire loan termYes
Upfront Fees
Fee 1
DescriptionProcessing Fee
% of loan amount - min1.75%
% of loan amount - max1.75%
OR, Fixed amount - min0
Fixed amount - max0
Reason for variationN/A
Appears on Repayment Sched?Yes
Ongoing Fees
This product has no ongoing fees
Upfront Insurance Fees
Ins 1
DescriptionInsurance Fee
% of loan amount - min1.25%
% of loan amount - max1.25%
OR, Fixed amount - min0
Fixed amount - max0
Reason for variationN/A
Appears on Repayment Sched?No
Ongoing Insurance Fees
This product has no ongoing insurance fees
Compulsory Deposit
Required forAll
CriteriaN/A
Is deposit indicated on the repayment schedule?No
Do borrowers control deposit in their group?No
Deposit BEFORE or AT Disbursement
% loan amount deposited20.00%
or, Fixed-amount deposited0
Deposits DURING period payments
% loan amount deposited0
or, Fixed-amount deposited0
Conditions on access to depositEnd Term
Interest Paid on Deposit
Minimum interest rate paid0
Maximum interest rate paid0
Interest payment frequencyN/A
Taxes
Are taxes charged on this product?No

Full Pricing Data

Standard Loan samples
Sample 1Sample 2Sample 3Sample 4
Loan AmountMWK 20,000MWK 30,000MWK 45,000MWK 60,000
Loan Cycle (1, 2, 3, etc)1012119
Disbursement Date2012-10-182012-10-222012-09-132012-09-13
Loan Term (Months)4.0 months3.8 months3.7 months3.7 months
Grace Period (Months)0.2 months0.0 months0.0 months0.0 months
Total Cost of CreditMWK 4,000MWK 6,000MWK 9,000MWK 12,000
True Price by Comp       
Interest price component97.1%106.6%108.4%108.4%
Fee Component0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Insurance Component0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Tax Component0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Deposit Component50.5%60.1%53.4%53.4%
Full APR (int fee ins tax dep)147.6%166.7%161.8%161.8%
Transparency Index41363737
        
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MFT Pricing CalculationPDFPDFPDFPDF

Full Pricing Data

Individual Loan samples
Sample 1Sample 2Sample 3Sample 4Sample 5Sample 6
Loan AmountGHS 400GHS 800GHS 1,500GHS 3,000GHS 6,000GHS 10,000
Loan Cycle (1, 2, 3, etc)Not KnownNot KnownNot KnownNot KnownNot KnownNot Known
Disbursement Date2012-12-122012-06-222013-01-232012-12-212013-01-302012-12-17
Loan Term (Months)6.0 months6.0 months6.0 months6.0 months12.0 months6.0 months
Grace Period (Months)0.1 months0.0 months0.1 months0.0 months0.0 months0.0 months
Total Cost of CreditGHS 96GHS 192GHS 360GHS 720GHS 2,700GHS 2,400
True Price by Comp           
Interest price component66.8%66.2%67.1%67.0%68.6%66.9%
Fee Component6.3%6.3%6.4%6.4%3.7%6.4%
Insurance Component4.6%4.6%4.6%4.6%2.6%4.6%
Tax Component0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Deposit Component33.7%33.7%33.8%34.0%31.2%33.8%
Full APR (int fee ins tax dep)111.4%110.8%111.9%112.0%106.1%111.7%
Transparency Index383838384038
            
Original Repayment SchedulePDFPDFPDFPDFPDFPDF
MFT Pricing CalculationPDFPDFPDFPDFPDFPDF
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