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Institution

Microloan Foundation Head OfficeKasungu, CentralPO Box 491
Data approved: 2012-11-15
Data version: 2
Age of data: 136 months
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Markaz Community Cooperative Credit Union GumaniTamale, Northern Region
Data approved: 2011-12-07
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Institution Details

Institution TypeNon-Governmental Organization
Is this institution regulated?Yes
Website addresshttp://www.microloanfoundation.org.uk/Home
Year established2002
Head of InstitutionPeter Matumbo
Regions activeDowa, Kasungu, Lilongwe, Mchinji, Nkhotakota, Ntcheu, Ntchisi, SalimaKaronga, Mzimba, Nkhata Bay, Rumphi, Balaka, Blantyre, Chikwawa, MachingaMangochi, Mulanje
# Branches20

Total Portfolio (nat'l)MWK 662,269,793
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 1,698,127.67
Active clients with loans24,364
Approximate % female clients80% - 100%
Approximate % urban clients0% - 20%
Network affiliationsMAMN
FundersMicroloan Foundation, UK

Institution Details

Institution TypeCredit Union / Cooperative
Is this institution regulated?Yes
Website addressN/A
Year established2009
Head of InstitutionPhyllis Ayetey
Regions active0
# Branches0

Total Portfolio (nat'l)GHS 150,000
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 76,142.13
Active clients with loans650
Approximate % female clients60% - 80%
Approximate % urban clients80% - 100%
Network affiliationsCredit Union Association (CUA), GHAMFIN
FundersChristian Children's Fund of Canada

Loan Products » Summary

Bridging
355 Borrowers
USD 99,169.63 Portfolio
Active Product
Irrigation
1,425 Borrowers
USD 116,868.29 Portfolio
Active Product
Standard
20,988 Borrowers
USD 1,340,606.15 Portfolio
Active Product
Knitting & Sewing / Life Skills Loan
Retired Product

Loan Products » Summary

Business
50 Borrowers
USD 15,228.43 Portfolio
Active Product
Credit Union
300 Borrowers
USD 35,532.99 Portfolio
Active Product
Enterprise
300 Borrowers
USD 25,380.71 Portfolio
Active Product

Loan Products » Conditions

Product Name Loan Size Range Loan Term (months) % Female % Urban Loan Purpose Eligibility Other Services
Bridging Loan MWK 65,000 - 180,000 6 - 10 80% - 100% 0% - 20% Business Women, Have business Group Mtgs, Tech Asst Visits, Business Training, Other Training, Group Dynamics
Irrigation Loan MWK 18,000 - 80,000 3 - 7 80% - 100% 0% - 20% Business Women, Have business Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Tech Asst Visits, Business Training, Other Training, Group Dynamics
Standard Loan MWK 18,000 - 80,000 4 80% - 100% 0% - 20% Business Women, Have business, Specific age group Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Tech Asst Visits, Business Training, Other Training, Group Dyanamics

Loan Products » Conditions

Product Name Loan Size Range Loan Term (months) % Female % Urban Loan Purpose Eligibility Other Services
Business Loan GHS 1,000 - 5,000 6 - 12 60% - 80% 80% - 100% Business Women, Men, Have business Tech Asst Visits
Credit Union Loan GHS 100 - 2,000 3 - 12 40% - 60% 80% - 100% Any Purpose Women, Men Credit Ins
Micro-Enterprise Loan GHS 100 - 1,000 6 - 12 60% - 80% 80% - 100% 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
Bridging Loan 48.00% annual, Flat 0 Fees 0 Ins None 20.00% upfront 75.7% - 75.8% 107.4% - 107.5% 44
Irrigation Loan 57.00% annual, Flat 0 Fees 0 Ins None 10.00%-20.00% upfront 36.2% - 60.4% 45.9% - 83.7% 83
Standard Loan 60.00% annual, Flat 0 Fees 0 Ins None 10.00%-20.00% upfront 97.1% - 108.4% 147.6% - 166.7% 37

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Business Loan 40.00% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins None 25.00%- upfront 0% 0% N/A
Credit Union Loan 36.00% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 0 Ins None 50.00%- upfront 0% 0% N/A
Micro-Enterprise Loan 30.00% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins None 35.00%- upfront 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
Bridging Loan 48.00% annual, Flat 0 Fees 0 Ins Ins None 20.00% upfront 75.7% - 75.8% 107.4% - 107.5% 44
Irrigation Loan 57.00% annual, Flat 0 Fees 0 Ins Ins None 10.00%-20.00% upfront 36.2% - 60.4% 45.9% - 83.7% 83
Standard Loan 60.00% annual, Flat 0 Fees 0 Ins Ins None 10.00%-20.00% upfront 97.1% - 108.4% 147.6% - 166.7% 37

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Business Loan 40.00% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins None 25.00%- upfront 0% 0% N/A
Credit Union Loan 36.00% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins None 50.00%- upfront 0% 0% N/A
Micro-Enterprise Loan 30.00% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins None 35.00%- upfront 0% 0% N/A
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