2. FINCA Zambia
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Institution

Foundation for International Community Assistance (FINCA) Stand No. 4513 Madzimoyo Road, NorthmeadLusaka, Lusaka Province
Data approved: 2014-10-20
Data version: 2
Age of data: 114 months
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Institution

Eclof International Zambia 7th Floor Kulima Tower BuildingKatunjila RoadLusaka10101
Data approved: 2011-12-12
Data version: 1
Age of data: 157 months

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Product Summary

Number borrowers25,762
Loan Amount (range)ZMW 150 - 12,500
Loan Term (range)6 - 12
Other Services (text summary)Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins, Funeral benefits
Annual Interest & Method52.0% annual, Decl Bal
Fees7.96%-8.00% upfront 25.00 upfront
Insurance1.00% upfront
TaxNone
Comp DepN/A
Range of pricing 
Interest Price Component50.6% - 50.9%
Fee Component15.8% - 40.3%
Insurance Component1.7% - 4.2%
Tax Component Range0
Full APR (int fee ins tax dep)77.8% - 95.4%
Transparency Index (min/max)54 - 75
Transparency Index (average)59

Product Summary

125
ZMK 300,000 - 2,000,000
3 - 12
Group Mtgs, Tech Asst Visits, Business Training, Other Training
60.0% annual, Flat
4.00% upfront 20,000.00 upfront
3,770.00-8,970.00 upfront 1.16%-1.66% upfront
None
25.0% upfront
 
N/A
140.2% - 201.6% (Int+Fee)
4.8% - 23.6%
0
255.1% - 387.6%
15 - 55
20

Product Details

Key Statistics
Outstanding portfolio (ZMW)ZMW 22,277,113
Portfolio (USD)USD 3,479,238.69
Active Clients with Loans25,762
Approximate % Female Clients60% - 80%
Approximate % Urban Clients60% - 80%
Methodology
Individual
Solidarity group
Village bankingx
Self help group
Other
Description
Individual loan secured by a group gurantee aimed at the empowerment of the lowest income enterpreneurs and communities. The Village Bank is formed by people who know and trust each other.
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 insurancex
Workplace visits
Business training
Other training
OtherFuneral benefits
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)Must be a member of a self selected village bank
# Borrowers by Product
Portfolio Size by Product
Geographic Coverage
# Regions for this institution5
# Regions for this product5
Regions ActiveCentral Province, Copperbelt Province, Eastern Province, Northern Province, Southern Province

Product Details

Key Statistics
Outstanding portfolio (ZMK)ZMK 137,800,000
Portfolio (USD)USD 26,628.02
Active Clients with Loans125
Approximate % Female Clients60% - 80%
Approximate % Urban Clients80% - 100%
Methodology
Individual
Solidarity groupx
Village banking
Self help groupx
Other
Description
Type of loan is designed for the low income clients earning an average of K250,000 per month as income. The main advantage of this product is that it allows people to borrow with less minimum requirements.
Loan Purpose
Any purpose
Income generationx
Mortgage/housing
Consumer loan
Agriculture
Education
Other household finance
Other
Other (2)
Included Services
Credit education
Group meetingsx
Credit insurance
Workplace visitsx
Business trainingx
Other trainingx
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
Other
Other (2)
# Borrowers by Product
Portfolio Size by Product
Geographic Coverage
# Regions for this institutionN/A
# Regions for this productN/A
Regions Active

Loan Conditions

Loan Amount
CurrencyZMW
Minimum loan sizeZMW 150
Maximum loan size12,500
Distribution at Disbursement (Est.)
Loans less than ZMW 50010%
ZMW 500-2,00070%
ZMW 2,000-3,25010%
ZMW 3,250-4,5005%
ZMW 4,500-6,0005%
Greater than ZMW 6,0005%
Loan Term and Grace Period
Shortest loan term6.0 months
Longest loan term12.0 months
Approx average7.0 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
Weekly
Every 2 weeks
Every 4 weeks
Monthlyx
Every 2 months
Quarterly
Every 6 months
Every 12 months
Single end payment
Irregular paymentsx

Loan Conditions

Loan Amount
CurrencyZMK
Minimum loan sizeZMK 300,000
Maximum loan size2,000,000
Loan Term and Grace Period
Shortest loan term3.0 months
Longest loan term12.0 months
Approx average6.0 months
Grace Period
Grace period usage0
Average grace period0
Repayment Frequency
Daily
Weekly
Every 2 weeksx
Every 4 weeks
Monthly
Every 2 months
Quarterly
Every 6 months
Every 12 months
Single end payment
Irregular payments

Pricing Information

Interest
Lowest quoted nominal interest4.33%
Highest quoted nominal interest4.33%
Interest rate periodMonthly
Interest Rate Calculation MethodDecl Bal
Subsidized by funder request?No
Is rate fixed for entire loan termYes
Upfront Fees
Fee 1Fee 2
DescriptionArrangement And Deposit FeeAsset Inspection
% of loan amount - min7.96%0
% of loan amount - max8.00%0
OR, Fixed amount - min025
Fixed amount - max025
Reason for variation1.96% to 2% paid for Arrangement fee and 6% for Deposit fee. Arrangement fee varies depending on the number of group members.N/A
Appears on Repayment Sched?YesYes
Ongoing Fees
This product has no ongoing fees
Upfront Insurance Fees
Ins 1
DescriptionCredit Life Insurance
% of loan amount - min1.00%
% of loan amount - max1.00%
OR, Fixed amount - min0
Fixed amount - max0
Reason for variationN/A
Appears on Repayment Sched?Yes
Ongoing Insurance Fees
This product has no ongoing insurance fees
Compulsory Deposit
Required forNever
CriteriaN/A
Is deposit indicated on the repayment schedule?N/A
Do borrowers control deposit in their group?N/A
Deposit BEFORE or AT Disbursement
% loan amount depositedN/A
or, Fixed-amount depositedN/A
Deposits DURING period payments
% loan amount depositedN/A
or, Fixed-amount depositedN/A
Conditions on access to depositN/A
Interest Paid on Deposit
Minimum interest rate paidN/A
Maximum interest rate paidN/A
Interest payment frequencyN/A
Taxes
Are taxes charged on this product?No
Additional Comments
We are currently piloting self approaval of loans by clients

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
Fee 1Fee 2
DescriptionProcessing FeeApplication Fee
% of loan amount - min4.00%0
% of loan amount - max4.00%0
OR, Fixed amount - min020,000
Fixed amount - max020,000
Reason for variationN/AN/A
Appears on Repayment Sched?NoNo
Ongoing Fees
This product has no ongoing fees
Upfront Insurance Fees
Ins 1Ins 2
DescriptionFuneral Expense RiderCredit life
% of loan amount - min01.16%
% of loan amount - max01.66%
OR, Fixed amount - min3,7700
Fixed amount - max8,9700
Reason for variationN/AN/A
Appears on Repayment Sched?YesNo
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 deposited25.00%
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

Village Banking Loans samples
Loan Amount
Type of Sample
Disbursement Date
Loan Term (Months)
Grace Period (Months)
Total Cost of Credit
Full APR (int fee ins tax dep)
True Price by Component
Transparency Index
Original Repayment Schedule
MFT Pricing Calculation
Interest price component
Fee Component
Insurance Component
Tax Component
Deposit Component
ZMW 1,000 Real 2014-10-10 6.1 months N/A ZMW 272.01 94.6% 50.7% 39.8% 4.1% 0.0% 0.0% 55 PDF PDF
ZMW 1,000 Generated 2014-11-01 6.0 months 0.0 months ZMW 270.88 95.4% 50.9% 40.3% 4.2% 0.0% 0.0% 54 - PDF
ZMW 1,500 Real 2014-10-10 6.1 months N/A ZMW 395.46 91.1% 50.6% 36.5% 4.0% 0.0% 0.0% 57 PDF PDF
ZMW 1,500 Generated 2014-11-01 6.0 months 0.0 months ZMW 393.82 91.9% 50.9% 36.9% 4.1% 0.0% 0.0% 57 - PDF
ZMW 1,800 Generated 2014-11-01 6.0 months 0.0 months ZMW 467.58 90.8% 50.9% 35.8% 4.1% 0.0% 0.0% 57 - PDF
ZMW 2,000 Generated 2014-11-01 9.1 months 0.0 months ZMW 659.84 79.1% 50.9% 25.2% 3.0% 0.0% 0.0% 66 - PDF
ZMW 2,400 Generated 2014-11-01 6.0 months 0.0 months ZMW 615.11 89.3% 50.9% 34.4% 4.0% 0.0% 0.0% 58 - PDF
ZMW 3,000 Generated 2014-11-01 9.1 months 0.0 months ZMW 977.25 77.8% 50.9% 24.0% 2.9% 0.0% 0.0% 67 - PDF
ZMW 3,500 Generated 2014-11-01 6.0 months 0.0 months ZMW 885.57 88.0% 50.9% 33.0% 4.1% 0.0% 0.0% 59 - PDF
ZMW 4,900 Generated 2014-11-01 6.0 months 0.0 months ZMW 1,229.80 87.2% 50.9% 32.2% 4.1% 0.0% 0.0% 60 - PDF

Full Pricing Data

Solidarity Group Loan samples
Sample 1Sample 2Sample 3
Loan AmountZMK 300,000ZMK 500,000ZMK 1,000,000
Loan Cycle (1, 2, 3, etc)Not KnownNot KnownNot Known
Disbursement Date2011-03-312011-06-162011-06-16
Loan Term (Months)2.8 months5.6 months5.6 months
Grace Period (Months)0.0 months0.0 months0.0 months
Total Cost of CreditNot KnownNot KnownNot Known
True Price by Comp     
Interest and Fee Component201.6%150.3%140.2%
Insurance Component23.6%18.3%13.0%
Tax Component0.0%0.0%0.0%
Deposit Component162.4%114.6%101.9%
Full APR (int fee ins tax dep)387.6%283.2%255.1%
Transparency Index152124
      
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