2. AfricaWorks
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Institution

AfricaWorks Kenneth Kaunda, R/C Sommerschield, 1174Maputo
Data approved: 2012-02-06
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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: 133 months
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Institution Details

Institution TypeNon-Governmental Organization
Is this institution regulated?Yes
Website addressN/A
Year established2008
Head of InstitutionClaudien Nsengimana
Regions active0
# Branches6

Total Portfolio (nat'l)MT 43,105,161
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 1,390,489.07
Active clients with loans4,547
Approximate % female clients60% - 80%
Approximate % urban clients80% - 100%
Network affiliationsAMOMIF, MIX
Funders

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

Especial
70 Borrowers
USD 37,572.58 Portfolio
Active Product
Comunitario
4,089 Borrowers
USD 878,672.26 Portfolio
Active Product
Individual
187 Borrowers
USD 331,119.68 Portfolio
Active Product
Tsembeka
171 Borrowers
USD 21,318.55 Portfolio
Active Product
Solidario
19 Borrowers
USD 22,250 Portfolio
Low Volume Product
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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 » Conditions

Product Name Loan Size Range Loan Term (months) % Female % Urban Loan Purpose Eligibility Other Services
Especial MZN 10,000 - 50,000 4 - 6 60% - 80% 20% - 40% Business Women, Men Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins, Tech Asst Visits, Business Training
Grupo Comunitario MZN 3,000 - 30,000 4 - 6 80% - 100% 20% - 40% Business Women, Men Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins, Business Training
Individual MZN 20,000 - 400,000 2 - 12 60% - 80% 20% - 40% Business Women, Men Credit Ins
Tsembeka MZN 2,000 - 10,000 4 - 6 60% - 80% 20% - 40% Business Women, Men

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 » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Especial 65.0% annual, Flat 0 Fees 0 Ins None 10.0% upfront 0% 0% N/A
Grupo Comunitario 60.0% annual, Flat 0 Fees 0 Ins None N/A 0% 0% N/A
Individual 52.0% annual, Flat 0 Fees 0 Ins None 10.00% ongoing 0% 0% N/A
Tsembeka 32.5% annual, Flat 0 Fees 0 Ins None N/A 0% 0% N/A

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
Especial 65.0% annual, Flat 0 Fees 0 Ins Ins None 10.0% upfront 0% 0% N/A
Grupo Comunitario 60.0% annual, Flat 0 Fees 0 Ins Ins None N/A 0% 0% N/A
Individual 52.0% annual, Flat 0 Fees 0 Ins Ins None 10.00% ongoing 0% 0% N/A
Tsembeka 32.5% annual, Flat 0 Fees 0 Ins Ins None N/A 0% 0% N/A

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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