Institution

S.M.I.L.E. Microfinance Limited 4, Dr.Natesan RoadAshok NagarChennai, Tamilnadu600083
Data approved: 2013-05-21
Data version: 1
Age of data: 131 months

Institution

BestFUND Head OfficeCantomentsAccra, Greater AccraP.O. Box CT 5217
Data approved: 2013-03-04
Data version: 2
Age of data: 132 months

Institution Details

Institution TypeNon Bank Financial Institution
Is this institution regulated?Yes
Website addresshttp://www.smileltd.org
Year established1995
Head of InstitutionMr. M. Sathiyamoorthi
Regions activeTamil Nadu, Puducherry
# Branches151

Total Portfolio (nat'l)INR 3,017,141,968
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 56,927,206.94
Active clients with loans360,271
Approximate % female clients100%
Approximate % urban clients40% - 60%
Network affiliationsSa-Dhan, MFIN

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

Loan Products » Summary

IGP
360,271 Borrowers
USD 56,927,206.94 Portfolio
Active Product

Loan Products » Summary

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

Loan Products » Conditions

Product Name Loan Size Range Loan Term (months) % Female % Urban Loan Purpose Eligibility Other Services
Micro Loan (IGP) INR 5,000 - 30,000 6 - 24 100% 40% - 60% Business Women, Specific age group, Low HH Inc, Med HH Inc, Rural HH, Urban HH Group Mtgs, Credit Ins

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 » MFIN India Additional Information

Product Name APR (int) MFIN MFI Earning (Annualised) MFIN Cost to Borrower (Annualised) COMPLIANCE WITH RBI GUIDELINES ON INTEREST METHOD COMPLIANCE WITH RBI GUIDELINES ON PROCESSING FEES COMPLIANCE WITH RBI GUIDELINES ON INSURANCE PREMIUM MFIN Transparency Index
Micro Loan (IGP) 25.2% - 26% 26.8% - 27.9% 28.7% - 30.9% Yes Yes Info awaited 100

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Micro Loan (IGP) 26.0% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 1 Ins 12.36% fees N/A 26.8% - 27.9% 28.7% - 30.9% 88

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 » MFIN India Additional Information

Product Name APR (int) MFIN MFI Earning (Annualised) MFIN Cost to Borrower (Annualised) COMPLIANCE WITH RBI GUIDELINES ON INTEREST METHOD COMPLIANCE WITH RBI GUIDELINES ON PROCESSING FEES COMPLIANCE WITH RBI GUIDELINES ON INSURANCE PREMIUM MFIN Transparency Index
Micro Loan (IGP) 25.2% - 26% 26.8% - 27.9% 28.7% - 30.9% Yes Yes Info awaited 100

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Micro Loan (IGP) 26.0% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 1 Ins Ins 12.36% fees N/A 26.8% - 27.9% 28.7% - 30.9% 88

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
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