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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: 121 months
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Institution

Markaz Al Bishara Head OfficeGumani Child Care & Family Helper ProgramTamale, NorthernPO Box TL 1313
Data approved: 2013-04-16
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Age of data: 139 months
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Institution Details

Institution TypeNon Bank Financial Institution
Is this institution regulated?Yes
Website addresshttp://www.finca.org/
Year established2001
Head of InstitutionThomas Lendzian
Regions activeCentral Province, Copperbelt Province, Eastern Province, Lusaka Province, Southern Province
# Branches14

Total Portfolio (nat'l)ZMW 105,140,570
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 16,420,850.34
Active clients with loans43,773
Approximate % female clients60% - 80%
Approximate % urban clients60% - 80%
Network affiliationsFINCA International
FundersINVESTOR! FINCA MICROFINANCE COOPERATIEF U.A. (NETHERLANDS), DONOR! MASTERCARD FOUNDATION

Institution Details

Institution TypeNon-Governmental Organization
Is this institution regulated?Yes
Website addresshttp://markazalbishara.wordpress.com/
Year established1996
Head of InstitutionRev. Johnson Asare
Regions activeNorthern Region
# Branches1

Total Portfolio (nat'l)GHS 35,000
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 17,766.50
Active clients with loans145
Approximate % female clients100%
Approximate % urban clients100%
Network affiliationsChristian Children's Fund of Canada (CCFC), GHAMFIN, ASSFIN, Credit Union Association (CUA)
FundersChristian Children's Fund of Canada (CCFC), Credit Union Association (CUA)

Loan Products » Summary

Business
5,473 Borrowers
USD 7,150,968.24 Portfolio
Active Product
Small Group
12,425 Borrowers
USD 3,537,581.12 Portfolio
Active Product
Village Bank
25,762 Borrowers
USD 3,479,238.69 Portfolio
Active Product
Enterprise
113 Borrowers
USD 2,253,062.30 Portfolio
Active Product
Business
Retired Product
Small Grp
Retired Product
Village
Retired Product

Loan Products » Summary

Trading
145 Borrowers
USD 17,766.50 Portfolio
Active Product

Loan Products » Conditions

Product Name Loan Size Range Loan Term (months) % Female % Urban Loan Purpose Eligibility Other Services
Business Loans ZMW 1,500 - 100,000 6 - 24 60% - 80% 20% - 40% Business Women, Men, Have business, Must have a valid National Registration Card, Must have business or personal assets to pledge Credit Ins
Small Group Loan ZMW 1,200 - 15,000 6 - 12 60% - 80% 60% - 80% Business Women, Men, Have business, Must be a member of a self selected solidarity group Group Mtgs, Credit Ins
Village Banking Loans ZMW 150 - 12,500 6 - 12 60% - 80% 60% - 80% Business Women, Men, Have business, Must be a member of a self selected village bank Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins, Funeral benefits
Small Enterprise Loan ZMW 100,000 - 600,000 12 - 36 60% - 80% 20% - 40% Business Women, Men, Have business Credit Ins

Loan Products » Conditions

Product Name Loan Size Range Loan Term (months) % Female % Urban Loan Purpose Eligibility Other Services
Petty Trading Loan GHS 100 - 300 6 80% - 100% 80% - 100% Business, Other Women, Have business Group Mtgs, Tech Asst Visits, Health Training (HIV/AIDS, etc.)

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Business Loans 51.4%-52.0% annual, Decl Bal 2 Fees 1 Ins None N/A 66.7% - 79% 68.4% - 81.4% 69
Small Group Loan 52.0% annual, Decl Bal 2 Fees 1 Ins None N/A 70.3% - 91% 72.6% - 95.2% 63
Village Banking Loans 52.0% annual, Decl Bal 2 Fees 1 Ins None N/A 74.9% - 91.2% 77.8% - 95.4% 59
Small Enterprise Loan 49.6% annual, Decl Bal 2 Fees 1 Ins None N/A 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
Petty Trading Loan 30.00% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 None N/A 50.5% 50.5% 59

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Business Loans 51.4%-52.0% annual, Decl Bal 2 Fees 1 Ins Ins None N/A 66.7% - 79% 68.4% - 81.4% 69
Small Group Loan 52.0% annual, Decl Bal 2 Fees 1 Ins Ins None N/A 70.3% - 91% 72.6% - 95.2% 63
Village Banking Loans 52.0% annual, Decl Bal 2 Fees 1 Ins Ins None N/A 74.9% - 91.2% 77.8% - 95.4% 59
Small Enterprise Loan 49.6% annual, Decl Bal 2 Fees 1 Ins Ins None N/A 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
Petty Trading Loan 30.00% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 None N/A 50.5% 50.5% 59
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