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Institution

Empowerment Micro Finance institution ltd 72, Sikoongo RoadSiavonga, Zambia, Souther ProvinceP.O.BOX 183
Data approved: 2011-12-12
Data version: 1
Age of data: 156 months

Institution

Markaz Al Bishara Head OfficeGumani Child Care & Family Helper ProgramTamale, NorthernPO Box TL 1313
Data approved: 2013-04-16
Data version: 2
Age of data: 132 months

Institution Details

Institution TypeNon-Governmental Organization
Is this institution regulated?Yes
Website addresshttp://www.celim.it/
Year established2008
Head of InstitutionElisa Morrone
Regions active
# Branches2

Total Portfolio (nat'l)ZMK 2,360,550,702
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 456,145.06
Active clients with loans1,559
Approximate % female clients60% - 80%
Approximate % urban clients0% - 20%
Network affiliationsAmiz, Mix Market
FundersRural Finance Programme/IFAD, European Union, CeLIM NGO

Institution Details

Institution TypeNon-Governmental Organization
Is this institution regulated?Yes
Website addresshttp://markazalbishara.wordpress.com/
Year established1996
Head of InstitutionRev. Johnson Asare
Regions activeNorthern Region
# Branches1

Total Portfolio (nat'l)GHS 35,000
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 17,766.50
Active clients with loans145
Approximate % female clients100%
Approximate % urban clients100%
Network affiliationsChristian Children's Fund of Canada (CCFC), GHAMFIN, ASSFIN, Credit Union Association (CUA)
FundersChristian Children's Fund of Canada (CCFC), Credit Union Association (CUA)

Loan Products » Summary

73 Borrowers
USD 38,260.87 Portfolio
Active Product
870 Borrowers
USD 343,257.28 Portfolio
Active Product
51 Borrowers
USD 18,014.51 Portfolio
Active Product
521 Borrowers
USD 46,667.90 Portfolio
Active Product
30 Borrowers
USD 1,352.66 Portfolio
Low Volume Product
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Loan Products » Summary

145 Borrowers
USD 17,766.50 Portfolio
Active Product

Loan Products » Conditions

Product Name Loan Size Range Loan Term (months) % Female % Urban Loan Purpose Eligibility Other Services
Agricultural Input Loan ZMK 2,000,000 - 6,000,000 10 - 11 20% - 40% 0% - 20% Business, Agriculture Women, Men, Small scale farmers, minimum one hectare Business Training, Microcredit Scheme
Individual Loan ZMK 500,000 - 7,000,000 4 - 12 40% - 60% 0% - 20% Business Women, Men, Have business Credit Ins, Household Approach, Monthly follow up of clients
Salary Backed Loan ZMK 500,000 - 7,000,000 2 - 10 20% - 40% 60% - 80% Any Purpose Women, Men, Salaried worker
Solidarity Group Loan ZMK 400,000 - 1,200,000 4 - 10 60% - 80% 0% - 20% Business Women, Men, Have business Record Keeping Training, Household Approach Training, Monthly Monitoring

Loan Products » Conditions

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.)

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Agricultural Input Loan 42.0% annual, Flat 0 Fees 1 Ins None N/A 56.6% - 56.8% 64.4% - 64.6% 65
Individual Loan 48.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins None N/A 69.7% - 82.9% 69.7% - 82.9% 62
Salary Backed Loan 30.0%-42.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins None N/A 48.9% - 50.6% 48.9% - 50.6% 60
Solidarity Group Loan 42.0%-60.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins None N/A 68.6% - 96% 68.6% - 96% 50

Loan Products » Pricing Information

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

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Agricultural Input Loan 42.0% annual, Flat 0 Fees 1 Ins Ins None N/A 56.6% - 56.8% 64.4% - 64.6% 65
Individual Loan 48.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins None N/A 69.7% - 82.9% 69.7% - 82.9% 62
Salary Backed Loan 30.0%-42.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins None N/A 48.9% - 50.6% 48.9% - 50.6% 60
Solidarity Group Loan 42.0%-60.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins None N/A 68.6% - 96% 68.6% - 96% 50

Loan Products » Pricing Information

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
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