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Institution

Letshego Kenya Limited P.O. Box 52926 00200Nairobi, Nairobi
Data approved: 2013-09-18
Data version: 2
Age of data: 128 months
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Institution

Zigama Credit and Savings Society Head OfficeKigali, GasaboPO Box BP4772
Data approved: 2011-09-16
Data version: 1
Age of data: 155 months

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Product Summary

Number borrowers1,985
Loan Amount (range)KES 50,000 - 3,000,000
Loan Term (range)3 - 24
Other Services (text summary)Credit Educ, Credit Ins, Tech Asst Visits, Business Training, Other Training
Annual Interest & Method22.0% annual, Flat
Fees3.00% upfront 100.00-1,000.00 upfront
Insurance2.00% upfront
TaxNone
Comp Dep
Range of pricing 
Interest Price Component25.3% - 51.1%
Fee Component0 - 10.2%
Insurance Component0 - 9.6%
Tax Component Range0
Full APR (int fee ins tax dep)44.3% - 64.0%
Transparency Index (min/max)25 - 163
Transparency Index (average)44

Product Summary

38,500
RWF 100,000 - 5,000,000
3 - 36
Credit Educ
15.00% annual, Decl Bal
2 fees
None
None
30.00% upfront
 
N/A
14.2% - 39.9% (Int+Fee)
0
0
24.7% - 57.5%
26 - 83
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Product Details

Key Statistics
Outstanding portfolio (KES)KES 267,734,546
Portfolio (USD)USD 3,233,509.01
Active Clients with Loans1,985
Approximate % Female Clients40% - 60%
Approximate % Urban Clients40% - 60%
Methodology
Individualx
Solidarity group
Village banking
Self help group
Other
Description
This is an SME loan given after LKL credit appraisal, sometimes requiring added collateral security depending on the risk level of the client.
Loan Purpose
Any purpose
Income generationx
Mortgage/housingx
Consumer loan
Agriculture
Education
Other household financex
Other
Other (2)
Included Services
Credit educationx
Group meetings
Credit insurancex
Workplace visitsx
Business trainingx
Other trainingx
Other
Other (2)
No other services
Eligibility
Menx
Womenx
Must run a businessx
Must own a home or landx
Must be a salaried worker
Must be specific age group
Other
Other (2)
# Borrowers by Product
Portfolio Size by Product
Geographic Coverage
# Regions for this institution5
# Regions for this product5
Regions ActiveCentral, Coast, Eastern, Nairobi, Rift Valley

Product Details

Key Statistics
Outstanding portfolio (RWF)RWF 28,000,000,000
Portfolio (USD)USD 43,750,000
Active Clients with Loans38,500
Approximate % Female Clients0% - 20%
Approximate % Urban Clients0% - 20%
Methodology
Individualx
Solidarity group
Village banking
Self help group
Other
Description
Loan term is between 1 and 36 months, priced at 15% interest rate per annum, easy access - loan obtained in 10-15 minutes, purpose is usually consumption, school fees, medical bills, marriage, etc.
Loan Purpose
Any purpose
Income generationx
Mortgage/housing
Consumer loanx
Agriculture
Educationx
Other household financex
OtherMedicals bills, Insurance
Other (2)Marriage
Included Services
Credit educationx
Group meetings
Credit insurance
Workplace visits
Business training
Other training
Other
Other (2)
No other services
Eligibility
Menx
Womenx
Must run a business
Must own a home or land
Must be a salaried worker
Must be specific age group
OtherOnly members - soldiers, police officers, veterans
Other (2)Spouses and widows of these groups
# Borrowers by Product
Portfolio Size by Product
Geographic Coverage
# Regions for this institution11
# Regions for this product13
Regions ActiveBugesera, Gasabo, Gicumbi, Huye, Karongi, Kicukiro, Muhanga, Musanze, Ngoma, Nyagatare, Nyarugenge, Rubavu, Rwamagana

Loan Conditions

Loan Amount
CurrencyKES
Minimum loan sizeKES 50,000
Maximum loan size3,000,000
Distribution at Disbursement (Est.)
Loans less than KES 50,00015%
KES 50,000-150,00015%
KES 150,000-250,00015%
KES 250,000-350,00015%
KES 350,000-450,00010%
Greater than KES 450,00010%
Loan Term and Grace Period
Shortest loan term3.0 months
Longest loan term24.0 months
Approx average12.0 months
Distribution at Disbursement (Est.)
Loans 3 months or less0
Between 4 and 6 months5%
Between 7 and 9 months20%
Between 10 and 12 months50%
Between 13 and 18 months15%
Longer than 18 months10%
Grace Period
Grace period usage100%
Average grace period0.5 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

Loan Conditions

Loan Amount
CurrencyRWF
Minimum loan sizeRWF 100,000
Maximum loan size5,000,000
Distribution at Disbursement (Est.)
Loans less than RWF 500,00020%
RWF 500,000-1,500,00020%
RWF 1,500,000-2,500,00020%
RWF 2,500,000-3,500,00020%
RWF 3,500,000-4,500,00010%
Greater than RWF 4,500,00010%
Loan Term and Grace Period
Shortest loan term3.0 months
Longest loan term36.0 months
Approx average24.0 months
Distribution at Disbursement (Est.)
Loans 3 months or less0
Between 4 and 6 months15%
Between 7 and 9 months15%
Between 10 and 12 months15%
Between 13 and 18 months15%
Longer than 18 months40%
Grace Period
Grace period usage0
Average grace period0
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 interest1.83%
Highest quoted nominal interest1.83%
Interest rate periodMonthly
Interest Rate Calculation MethodFlat
Subsidized by funder request?No
Is rate fixed for entire loan termYes
Upfront Fees
Fee 1Fee 2
DescriptionAdministration FeeDisbursement Fee
% of loan amount - min3.00%0
% of loan amount - max3.00%0
OR, Fixed amount - min0100
Fixed amount - max01,000
Reason for variationN/AVaries based on the method of disbursement.
Appears on Repayment Sched?NoNo
Ongoing Fees
This product has no ongoing fees
Upfront Insurance Fees
Ins 1
DescriptionInsurance Fee
% of loan amount - min2.00%
% of loan amount - max2.00%
OR, Fixed amount - min0
Fixed amount - max0
Reason for variationN/A
Appears on Repayment Sched?No
Ongoing Insurance Fees
This product has no ongoing insurance fees
Compulsory Deposit
Required forSome
CriteriaUpfront compulsory deposit required only on loans below 300,000 KES which also do not have sufficient collateral. No continuing deposit requirement.
Is deposit indicated on the repayment schedule?No
Do borrowers control deposit in their group?No
Deposit BEFORE or AT Disbursement
% loan amount deposited0 - 10.00%
or, Fixed-amount depositedN/A
Deposits DURING period payments
% loan amount depositedN/A
or, Fixed-amount depositedN/A
Conditions on access to depositEnd Term
Interest Paid on Deposit
Minimum interest rate paidN/A
Maximum interest rate paidN/A
Interest payment frequencyN/A
Taxes
Are taxes charged on this product?No

Pricing Information

Interest
Lowest quoted nominal interest15.00%
Highest quoted nominal interest15.00%
Interest rate periodYearly
Interest Rate Calculation MethodDecl Bal
Subsidized by funder request?No
Is rate fixed for entire loan termYes
Upfront Fees
Fee 1Fee 2
DescriptionCommissionLoan Analysis
% of loan amount - min1.00%0
% of loan amount - max1.00%0
OR, Fixed amount - min02,000
Fixed amount - max02,000
Reason for variationN/AN/A
Appears on Repayment Sched?NoNo
Ongoing Fees
This product has no ongoing fees
Upfront Insurance Fees
This product has no upfront insurance fees
Ongoing Insurance Fees
This product has no ongoing insurance fees
Compulsory Deposit
Required forSome
CriteriaSecurity deposit required is a factor of other collateral available & earning capacity over time. At least 30% of loan amount required as savings if no other collateral.
Is deposit indicated on the repayment schedule?No
Do borrowers control deposit in their group?No
Deposit BEFORE or AT Disbursement
% loan amount deposited30.00%
or, Fixed-amount deposited0
Deposits DURING period payments
% loan amount deposited0
or, Fixed-amount deposited0
Conditions on access to depositWhen Leaving
Interest Paid on Deposit
Minimum interest rate paid6.00%
Maximum interest rate paid6.00%
Interest payment frequencyAnnually
Taxes
Are taxes charged on this product?No
Additional Comments
Savings during the loan term is 7% of monthly salary amount, regardless of whether member has a loan or not. All first payments made the last day of the month, between then and disbursement date borrower pays interest.

Full Pricing Data

Biashara samples
Sample 1Sample 2Sample 3Sample 4Sample 5Sample 6
Loan AmountKES 50,000KES 100,000KES 200,000KES 350,000KES 400,000KES 500,000
Loan Cycle (1, 2, 3, etc)Not KnownNot KnownNot KnownNot KnownNot KnownNot Known
Disbursement Date2013-07-082013-08-272013-08-302013-08-302013-06-282013-07-22
Loan Term (Months)7.0 months13.0 months13.0 months13.0 months19.0 months13.0 months
Grace Period (Months)0.4 months0.5 months0.4 months0.4 months0.5 months0.5 months
Total Cost of CreditKES 9,028.03KES 28,563.74KES 56,390.19KES 98,532.80KES 158,201.27KES 143,038.90
True Price by Comp           
Interest price component37.3%37.4%37.4%37.4%37.4%37.4%
Fee Component10.2%5.7%5.8%5.8%4.1%5.6%
Insurance Component6.6%3.9%4.0%3.9%2.8%3.8%
Tax Component0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Deposit Component9.9%8.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Full APR (int fee ins tax dep)64.0%55.8%47.2%47.1%44.3%46.8%
Transparency Index343947475047
            
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Full Pricing Data

Short Term Loan samples
Sample 1Sample 2Sample 3Sample 4Sample 5Sample 6
Loan AmountRWF 100,000RWF 300,000RWF 600,000RWF 1,200,000RWF 2,000,000RWF 3,065,549
Loan Cycle (1, 2, 3, etc)000000
Disbursement Date2011-03-222011-03-222011-03-222011-03-222011-03-222011-03-02
Loan Term (Months)25.0 months2.0 months31.0 months61.0 months25.0 months85.0 months
Grace Period (Months)0.0 months0.0 months0.0 months0.0 months0.0 months0.0 months
Total Cost of CreditNot KnownNot KnownNot KnownNot KnownNot KnownNot Known
True Price by Comp           
Interest and Fee Component19.0%39.9%16.9%15.9%17.0%14.2%
Insurance Component0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Tax Component0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Deposit Component19.2%17.6%16.3%12.8%17.0%10.5%
Full APR (int fee ins tax dep)38.1%57.5%33.2%28.8%34.0%24.7%
Transparency Index392645524461
            
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MFT Pricing CalculationPDFPDFPDFPDFPDFPDF
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