| Institution Type | Non-Governmental Organization |
| Is this institution regulated? | Yes |
| Website address | http://markazalbishara.wordpress.com/ |
| Year established | 1996 |
| Head of Institution | Rev. Johnson Asare |
| Regions active | Northern Region |
| # Branches | 1 |
| Total Portfolio (nat'l) | GHS 35,000 |
| Total Portfolio (USD) | USD 17,766.50 |
| Active clients with loans | 145 |
| Approximate % female clients | 100% |
| Approximate % urban clients | 100% |
| Network affiliations | Christian Children's Fund of Canada (CCFC), GHAMFIN, ASSFIN, Credit Union Association (CUA) |
| Funders | Christian Children's Fund of Canada (CCFC), Credit Union Association (CUA) |
| 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.) |
| 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 |
| Outstanding portfolio (UGX) | UGX 495,400,798 |
| Portfolio (USD) | USD 225,182 |
| Active Clients with Loans | 388 |
| Approximate % Female Clients | 0% - 20% |
| Approximate % Urban Clients | 20% - 40% |
| Individual | x |
| Solidarity group | |
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| Self help group | |
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| Income generation | |
| Mortgage/housing | x |
| Consumer loan | |
| Agriculture | |
| Education | |
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| Other | |
| Other (2) |
| Credit education | x |
| Group meetings | |
| Credit insurance | x |
| Workplace visits | |
| Business training | |
| Other training | |
| Other | 200000 |
| Other (2) | 3000000 |
| No other services |
| Men | x |
| Women | x |
| Must run a business | x |
| Must own a home or land | x |
| Must be a salaried worker | x |
| Must be specific age group | |
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| Other (2) |
| # Regions for this institution | N/A |
| # Regions for this product | N/A |
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