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Institution

BestFUND Head OfficeCantomentsAccra, Greater AccraP.O. Box CT 5217
Data approved: 2013-03-04
Data version: 2
Age of data: 132 months
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CUMO Microfinance Ltd Plot 214-215 AirfieldDedzaPO Box 222
Data approved: 2012-11-23
Data version: 2
Age of data: 136 months
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Institution Details

Institution TypeNon-Governmental Organization
Is this institution regulated?No
Website addresshttp://www.bestfundghana.org
Year established2005
Head of InstitutionDr. Emmanuel Shaft Boamah
Regions activeGreater Accra Region, Ashanti Region
# Branches3

Total Portfolio (nat'l)GHS 8,220,420
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 4,172,802.03
Active clients with loans13,064
Approximate % female clients60% - 80%
Approximate % urban clients0% - 20%
Network affiliationsGHAMFIN, ASSFIN, AMT
Funders

Institution Details

Institution TypeNon-Governmental Organization
Is this institution regulated?Yes
Website addresshttp://www.concernuniversal.org/
Year established2000
Head of InstitutionEzikiel Phiri
Regions activeDedza, Dowa, Lilongwe, Ntcheu, Salima, Balaka, Chiradzulu, MachingaMangochi, Mulanje, Nsanje
# Branches2

Total Portfolio (nat'l)MWK 231,643,414
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 593,957.47
Active clients with loans48,013
Approximate % female clients60% - 80%
Approximate % urban clients20% - 40%
Network affiliationsMAMN, The MIX Market
FundersConcern Universal, USAID, UNDP UNCDF through FIMA, Irish Aid

Loan Products » Summary

Capacity
1,211 Borrowers
USD 1,071,131.98 Portfolio
Active Product
Group Loan
9,642 Borrowers
USD 2,535,665.48 Portfolio
Active Product
Individual
2,211 Borrowers
USD 566,004.57 Portfolio
Active Product

Loan Products » Summary

Fumba
790 Borrowers
USD 30,823.69 Portfolio
Active Product
Masika
47,223 Borrowers
USD 563,133.78 Portfolio
Active Product
Mtenthandevu (Small Holder Tea Growers)
Retired Product

Loan Products » Conditions

Product Name Loan Size Range Loan Term (months) % Female % Urban Loan Purpose Eligibility Other Services
Capacity Loan GHS 3,000 - 8,000 6 - 10 60% - 80% 0% - 20% Business, Education Women, Men, Have business, Salaried worker Credit Ins, Tech Asst Visits
Group Loan GHS 2,000 - 10,000 5 - 8 80% - 100% 0% - 20% Business, Education, Land Women, Men, Have business, Salaried worker Group Mtgs, Tech Asst Visits
Individual Loan GHS 500 - 1,000 4 - 6 60% - 80% 0% - 20% 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
Fumba (Agricultural Loan) MWK 10,000 - 50,000 6 60% - 80% 0% - 20% Business, Used for only working capital purpose Women, Men, Have business Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins, Business Training, Environmental & HIV & AIDS education
Masika (Village Enterprise Loan) MWK 2,000 - 200,000 4 - 6 60% - 80% 0% - 20% Business, Used for only working capital purpose Women, Men Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins, Business Training, Environmental and HIV-AIDS Education

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Capacity Loan 36.0%-96.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins None 10.0% upfront 64.5% - 68% 74.9% - 78.8% 47
Group Loan 36.0%-96.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins None 10.0% upfront 59% - 70.2% 68.1% - 81.6% N/A
Individual Loan 36.0%-96.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins None 10.0% upfront 62.3% - 69.1% 72.1% - 80.2% 47

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Fumba (Agricultural Loan) 60.00% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins None 5.00% upfront 71.1% 80.3% 74
Masika (Village Enterprise Loan) 54.00%-72.00% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins None 5.00% upfront 104.4% 125.1% 43

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Capacity Loan 36.0%-96.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins None 10.0% upfront 64.5% - 68% 74.9% - 78.8% 47
Group Loan 36.0%-96.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins None 10.0% upfront 59% - 70.2% 68.1% - 81.6% N/A
Individual Loan 36.0%-96.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins None 10.0% upfront 62.3% - 69.1% 72.1% - 80.2% 47

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Fumba (Agricultural Loan) 60.00% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins Ins None 5.00% upfront 71.1% 80.3% 74
Masika (Village Enterprise Loan) 54.00%-72.00% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins Ins None 5.00% upfront 104.4% 125.1% 43
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