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Institution

Micro Options Mohallah Hussainiya, Thaneel RoadChakwal, Punjab
Data approved: 2015-05-05
Data version: 2
Age of data: 106 months

Institution Details

Institution TypeNon-Governmental Organization
Is this institution regulated?Yes
Website addresshttp://www.microoption.org
Year established2009
Head of InstitutionShazia Abbas
Regions activeIslambad Capital Territory, Punjab
# Branches5

Total Portfolio (nat'l)PKR 78,225,144
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 768,170.91
Active clients with loans4,024
Approximate % female clients40% - 60%
Approximate % urban clients20% - 40%
Network affiliationsPunjab Microfinance Network, Pakistan Microfinance Network, Human Resouce Development Network (HRDN)
FundersPakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund, Plan Pakistan/NRSP, Institute of Rural Management (IRM), Philonthrophist / Individual Donations

Loan Products » Summary

1,831 Borrowers
USD 384,027.30 Portfolio
Active Product
1,813 Borrowers
USD 247,824.93 Portfolio
Active Product
344 Borrowers
USD 120,730.65 Portfolio
Low Volume Product
14 Borrowers
USD 6,812.63 Portfolio
Low Volume Product
22 Borrowers
USD 8,775.40 Portfolio
Low Volume Product
Note: MFTransparency presents full data for active products with over 50 borrowers. Basic data is shown for lower volume products

Loan Products » Conditions

Product Name Loan Size Range Loan Term (months) % Female % Urban Loan Purpose Eligibility Other Services
Livestock Loan PKR 5,000 - 75,000 12 40% - 60% 0% - 20% Business Women, Men, Have business, Specific age group Group Mtgs, Tech Asst Visits, Other Training
Commerce Loan PKR 5,000 - 30,000 12 20% - 40% 60% - 80% Business Women, Men, Have business, Specific age group Group Mtgs, Tech Asst Visits, Other Training

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Livestock Loan 26.0%-31.0% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 0 Ins None N/A 32.9% - 34% 32.9% - 34% 78
Commerce Loan 26.0%-31.0% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 0 Ins None N/A 33.8% - 36.3% 33.8% - 36.3% 74
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Institution

Sekam Trust International Tulaku, behind Amal BankPBM 16AF, Adenta FlatsAshaiman, Greater Accra
Data approved: 2013-03-15
Data version: 2
Age of data: 132 months

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Key Statistics
Outstanding portfolio (GHS)GHS 125,000
Portfolio (USD)USD 63,451.78
Active Clients with Loans256
Approximate % Female Clients60% - 80%
Approximate % Urban Clients60% - 80%
Methodology
Individualx
Solidarity groupx
Village banking
Self help group
Other
Description
Designed for individual traders.
Loan Purpose
Any purpose
Income generationx
Mortgage/housing
Consumer loan
Agriculture
Education
Other household finance
Other
Other (2)
Included Services
Credit education
Group meetings
Credit insurancex
Workplace visits
Business training
Other training
Other
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
OtherUsually must have run a business for at least 3 years
Other (2)
# Borrowers by Product
Portfolio Size by Product
Geographic Coverage
# Regions for this institution1
# Regions for this product1
Regions ActiveGreater Accra Region

Loan Conditions

Loan Amount
CurrencyGHS
Minimum loan sizeGHS 500
Maximum loan size3,000
Distribution at Disbursement (Est.)
Loans less than GHS 1,00050%
GHS 1,000-5,00050%
GHS 5,000-7,5000
GHS 7,500-10,0000
GHS 10,000-13,0000
Greater than GHS 13,0000
Loan Term and Grace Period
Shortest loan term2.0 months
Longest loan term12.0 months
Approx average6.0 months
Distribution at Disbursement (Est.)
Loans 3 months or less40%
Between 4 and 6 months60%
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 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 interest10.00%
Reason(s) why interest rate variesClient Risk, Loan Purpose
Interest rate periodMonthly
Interest Rate Calculation MethodFlat
Subsidized by funder request?No
Is rate fixed for entire loan termYes
Upfront Fees
Fee 1Fee 2
DescriptionProcessing FeeRegistration Fee
% of loan amount - min2.00%0
% of loan amount - max2.00%0
OR, Fixed amount - min010
Fixed amount - max010
Reason for variationN/AN/A
Appears on Repayment Sched?NoNo
Ongoing Fees
This product has no ongoing fees
Upfront Insurance Fees
Ins 1
DescriptionInsurance Fee
% of loan amount - min1.20%
% of loan amount - max1.20%
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?Yes
Deposit BEFORE or AT Disbursement
% loan amount deposited30.00%
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 paid10.50%
Maximum interest rate paid10.50%
Interest payment frequencyAnnually
Taxes
Are taxes charged on this product?No

Full Pricing Data

Business Loan samples
Sample 1Sample 2Sample 3
Loan AmountGHS 700GHS 1,500GHS 3,000
Loan Cycle (1, 2, 3, etc)Not KnownNot KnownNot Known
Disbursement Date2013-01-222012-11-252013-02-15
Loan Term (Months)5.8 months4.3 months5.8 months
Grace Period (Months)0.2 months0.1 months0.2 months
Total Cost of CreditGHS 326.40GHS 433GHS 1,366
True Price by Comp     
Interest price component136.9%110.7%136.9%
Fee Component14.4%13.8%9.8%
Insurance Component5.2%6.4%5.1%
Tax Component0.0%0.0%0.0%
Deposit Component111.8%99.9%107.7%
Full APR (int fee ins tax dep)268.3%230.8%259.5%
Transparency Index222623
      
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