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Institution

Empowerment Micro Finance institution ltd 72, Sikoongo RoadSiavonga, Zambia, Souther ProvinceP.O.BOX 183
Data approved: 2011-12-12
Data version: 1
Age of data: 157 months

Institution

Akiba Commercial Bank Plc PO Box 669Amani Place Building, Ohio StreetDar es Salaam255
Data approved: 2013-08-28
Data version: 1
Age of data: 128 months

Institution Details

Institution TypeNon-Governmental Organization
Is this institution regulated?Yes
Website addresshttp://www.celim.it/
Year established2008
Head of InstitutionElisa Morrone
Regions active
# Branches2

Total Portfolio (nat'l)ZMK 2,360,550,702
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 456,145.06
Active clients with loans1,559
Approximate % female clients60% - 80%
Approximate % urban clients0% - 20%
Network affiliationsAmiz, Mix Market
FundersRural Finance Programme/IFAD, European Union, CeLIM NGO

Institution Details

Institution TypeBank
Is this institution regulated?Yes
Website addresshttp://www.acbtz.com
Year established1997
Head of InstitutionJohn Lwande
Regions activeArusha, Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, Kilimanjaro
# Branches16

Total Portfolio (nat'l)TZS 63,080,526,795
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 39,673,287.29
Active clients with loans27,490
Approximate % female clients40% - 60%
Approximate % urban clients100%
Network affiliationsTanzania Association For Microfinance Institutions-TAMFI
FundersACCION International, SIDI, Stichting Hivos-Triodos Fonds, INCOFIN CVSO, Parastatal Pension Funds (PPF)

Loan Products » Summary

Agriculture
73 Borrowers
USD 38,260.87 Portfolio
Active Product
Individual
870 Borrowers
USD 343,257.28 Portfolio
Active Product
Salary
51 Borrowers
USD 18,014.51 Portfolio
Active Product
Sol Grp
521 Borrowers
USD 46,667.90 Portfolio
Active Product
School Fee
30 Borrowers
USD 1,352.66 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 » Summary

Individual
13,606 Borrowers
USD 29,226,615.07 Portfolio
Active Product
Group
10,387 Borrowers
USD 3,091,807.91 Portfolio
Active Product
Consumer
2,755 Borrowers
USD 4,096,010.96 Portfolio
Active Product
Home
247 Borrowers
USD 438,094.50 Portfolio
Active Product

Loan Products » Conditions

Product Name Loan Size Range Loan Term (months) % Female % Urban Loan Purpose Eligibility Other Services
Agricultural Input Loan ZMK 2,000,000 - 6,000,000 10 - 11 20% - 40% 0% - 20% Business, Agriculture Women, Men, Small scale farmers, minimum one hectare Business Training, Microcredit Scheme
Individual Loan ZMK 500,000 - 7,000,000 4 - 12 40% - 60% 0% - 20% Business Women, Men, Have business Credit Ins, Household Approach, Monthly follow up of clients
Salary Backed Loan ZMK 500,000 - 7,000,000 2 - 10 20% - 40% 60% - 80% Any Purpose Women, Men, Salaried worker
Solidarity Group Loan ZMK 400,000 - 1,200,000 4 - 10 60% - 80% 0% - 20% Business Women, Men, Have business Record Keeping Training, Household Approach Training, Monthly Monitoring

Loan Products » Conditions

Product Name Loan Size Range Loan Term (months) % Female % Urban Loan Purpose Eligibility Other Services
Biashara Loans ( Individual) TZS 500,000 - 50,000,000 3 - 24 40% - 60% 40% - 60% Business Women, Men, Have business, Specific age group Credit Ins
Solidarity Group Loans TZS 200,000 - 3,000,000 3 - 12 60% - 80% 100% Business Women, Men, Have business, Specific age group Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins
Consumer Loans TZS 100,000 - 35,000,000 6 - 36 20% - 40% 100% Any Purpose Women, Men, Salaried worker, Specific age group Credit Ins
Home Improvement Loans TZS 500,000 - 20,000,000 3 - 12 40% - 60% 100% For house renovation purpose Women, Men, Have business, Have home or land, Specific age group Credit Ins

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Agricultural Input Loan 42.0% annual, Flat 0 Fees 1 Ins None N/A 56.6% - 56.8% 64.4% - 64.6% 65
Individual Loan 48.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins None N/A 69.7% - 82.9% 69.7% - 82.9% 62
Salary Backed Loan 30.0%-42.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins None N/A 48.9% - 50.6% 48.9% - 50.6% 60
Solidarity Group Loan 42.0%-60.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins None N/A 68.6% - 96% 68.6% - 96% 50

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Biashara Loans ( Individual) 20.0%-22.0% annual, Flat 2 Fees 1 Ins None N/A 40.1% - 46.7% 42% - 50.4% 45
Solidarity Group Loans 27.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins None 20.0% upfront 47.2% - 47.6% 72% - 74.5% 36
Consumer Loans 18.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins None N/A 30.9% - 44.7% 32.2% - 57.5% 48
Home Improvement Loans 19.5% annual, Flat 2 Fees 1 Ins None N/A 36% - 37.6% 38% - 39.6% 50

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Agricultural Input Loan 42.0% annual, Flat 0 Fees 1 Ins Ins None N/A 56.6% - 56.8% 64.4% - 64.6% 65
Individual Loan 48.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins None N/A 69.7% - 82.9% 69.7% - 82.9% 62
Salary Backed Loan 30.0%-42.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins None N/A 48.9% - 50.6% 48.9% - 50.6% 60
Solidarity Group Loan 42.0%-60.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins None N/A 68.6% - 96% 68.6% - 96% 50

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Biashara Loans ( Individual) 20.0%-22.0% annual, Flat 2 Fees 1 Ins Ins None N/A 40.1% - 46.7% 42% - 50.4% 45
Solidarity Group Loans 27.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins Ins None 20.0% upfront 47.2% - 47.6% 72% - 74.5% 36
Consumer Loans 18.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins Ins None N/A 30.9% - 44.7% 32.2% - 57.5% 48
Home Improvement Loans 19.5% annual, Flat 2 Fees 1 Ins Ins None N/A 36% - 37.6% 38% - 39.6% 50
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