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Institution

Data approved: 2013-07-16
Data version: 2
Age of data: 133 months

Institution Details

Institution TypeNon-Governmental Organization
Is this institution regulated?No
Website addresshttp://www.bimaskenya.com
Year established1997
Head of InstitutionPatrick Gathondu
Regions activeCentral, Eastern, Nairobi, Rift Valley
# Branches19

Total Portfolio (nat'l)KES 397,880,258
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 4,805,317.13
Active clients with loans10,118
Approximate % female clients40% - 60%
Approximate % urban clients40% - 60%
Network affiliations
Funders

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177 Borrowers
USD 36,426.97 Portfolio
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339 Borrowers
USD 212,004.75 Portfolio
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USD 331,099.98 Portfolio
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176 Borrowers
USD 75,449.82 Portfolio
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8,244 Borrowers
USD 2,621,006.47 Portfolio
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715 Borrowers
USD 98,801.78 Portfolio
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156 Borrowers
USD 1,304,347.83 Portfolio
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Loan Products » Conditions

Product Name Loan Size Range Loan Term (months) % Female % Urban Loan Purpose Eligibility Other Services
Hitimu Loan KES 10,000 - 80,000 3 - 12 40% - 60% 40% - 60% Education Women, Men Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins, Business Training, Other Training
Imarika Loan KES 50,000 - 200,000 3 - 18 40% - 60% 40% - 60% Business Women, Men, Have business Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins, Business Training, Other Training
Mama Plus Loan KES 10,000 - 200,000 6 - 12 80% - 100% 40% - 60% Business Women, Have business Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins, Business Training, Other Training
Mifugo Loan KES 50,000 - 100,000 9 - 12 40% - 60% 40% - 60% Agriculture Women, Men, Have business Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins, Business Training, Other Training
Msingi Loan KES 20,000 - 300,000 3 - 18 40% - 60% 40% - 60% Business, Agriculture Women, Men, Have business Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins, Business Training, Other Training
Upesi Loan KES 10,000 - 50,000 3 - 6 40% - 60% 40% - 60% Business, Consumer, Other Women, Men, Have business Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Business Training, Other Training
Biashara Loan KES 300,000 - 3,000,000 18 - 24 40% - 60% 0% - 20% Business Women, Men, Have business Credit Educ, Credit Ins, Business Training

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Hitimu Loan 22.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins None 25.0% upfront 100.00 ongoing 42.4% - 43.9% 81.1% - 122.3% 23
Imarika Loan 22.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins None 15.0% upfront 200.00 ongoing 42% - 42.9% 64% - 77.2% 31
Mama Plus Loan 8.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins None 15.0% upfront 100.00 ongoing 20.2% - 24.4% 33.3% - 57.4% 18
Mifugo Loan 22.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins None 25.0% upfront 100.00 ongoing 42.9% - 44% 86.3% - 96.4% 24
Msingi Loan 22.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins None 10.0%-25.0% upfront 40.8% - 44% 66.5% - 80.6% 30
Upesi Loan 24.0% annual, Flat 0 Fees 0 Ins None N/A 39.4% - 40.7% 39.4% - 40.7% 60
Biashara Loan 22.0% annual, Flat 2 Fees 1 Ins None 1,000.00 ongoing 42.2% - 44.1% 46.2% - 48.2% 47
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Institution

Gatsby Microfinance Ltd Head OfficeKampala, Central RegionPO Box 8752
Data approved: 2012-07-20
Data version: 2
Age of data: 136 months

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Product Details

Key Statistics
Outstanding portfolio (UGX)UGX 2,981,915,068
Portfolio (USD)USD 1,192,766
Active Clients with Loans736
Approximate % Female Clients40% - 60%
Approximate % Urban Clients40% - 60%
Methodology
Individualx
Solidarity group
Village banking
Self help group
Other
Description
This is a general loan product where GATSBY offers loans within a short processing time and at a higher interest rate than the Myc4 loan product.
Loan Purpose
Any purpose
Income generationx
Mortgage/housing
Consumer loan
Agriculture
Education
Other household finance
Other
Other (2)
Included Services
Credit education
Group meetings
Credit insurance
Workplace visitsx
Business training
Other training
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
OtherThe type of business must be in line with the company mission
Other (2)
# Borrowers by Product
Portfolio Size by Product
Geographic Coverage
# Regions for this institution3
# Regions for this product3
Regions ActiveCentral, Eastern, Western

Loan Conditions

Loan Amount
CurrencyUGX
Minimum loan sizeUGX 1,000,000
Maximum loan size30,000,000
Distribution at Disbursement (Est.)
Loans less than UGX 1,000,0000
UGX 1,000,000-5,000,00015%
UGX 5,000,000-7,500,00015%
UGX 7,500,000-10,000,00015%
UGX 10,000,000-13,000,00015%
Greater than UGX 13,000,00015%
Loan Term and Grace Period
Shortest loan term6.0 months
Longest loan term24.0 months
Approx average12.0 months
Distribution at Disbursement (Est.)
Loans 3 months or less0
Between 4 and 6 months15%
Between 7 and 9 months5%
Between 10 and 12 months20%
Between 13 and 18 months60%
Longer than 18 months0
Grace Period
Grace period usage10%
Average grace period0.3 months
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 payments

Pricing Information

Interest
Lowest quoted nominal interest30.00%
Highest quoted nominal interest30.00%
Interest rate periodYearly
Interest Rate Calculation MethodFlat
Subsidized by funder request?No
Is rate fixed for entire loan termYes
Upfront Fees
Fee 1Fee 2
DescriptionLoan CommissionStamp duty
% of loan amount - min2.00%0
% of loan amount - max2.00%0
OR, Fixed amount - min05,000
Fixed amount - max05,000
Reason for variationN/AN/A
Appears on Repayment Sched?YesYes
Ongoing Fees
This product has no ongoing fees
Upfront Insurance Fees
Ins 1
DescriptionLoan Insurance
% of loan amount - min1.00%
% of loan amount - max1.50%
OR, Fixed amount - min0
Fixed amount - max0
Reason for variation1% for loans < 12 months, 1.5% for loans > 12 months
Appears on Repayment Sched?Yes
Ongoing Insurance Fees
This product has no ongoing insurance fees
Compulsory Deposit
Required forSome
CriteriaRequired for clients without registerd securities e.g. car log books & land titles
Is deposit indicated on the repayment schedule?No
Do borrowers control deposit in their group?No
Deposit BEFORE or AT Disbursement
% loan amount deposited10.00%
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

Gatsby Microfinance General Loan samples
Sample 1Sample 2Sample 3Sample 4Sample 5
Loan AmountUGX 1,500,000UGX 3,000,000UGX 6,000,000UGX 8,000,000UGX 13,000,000
Loan Cycle (1, 2, 3, etc)12341
Disbursement Date2012-04-232012-04-272012-05-162012-03-212012-04-05
Loan Term (Months)6.0 months12.0 months12.0 months12.0 months12.0 months
Grace Period (Months)0.1 months0.2 months0.2 months0.2 months0.1 months
Total Cost of CreditUGX 275,000UGX 995,000UGX 1,985,000UGX 2,645,000UGX 4,295,000
True Price by Comp         
Interest price component46.9%49.1%49.1%49.1%49.2%
Fee Component8.0%4.3%4.1%4.0%4.0%
Insurance Component3.6%2.0%2.0%2.0%2.1%
Tax Component0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Deposit Component10.8%10.2%10.2%10.2%10.1%
Full APR (int fee ins tax dep)69.3%65.6%65.4%65.3%65.4%
Transparency Index4346464646
          
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