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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: 157 months

Institution

FINCA Malawi Ltd Private Mail Bag 382ChichiriBlantyre, SouthernPO Box 382
Data approved: 2012-12-01
Data version: 2
Age of data: 136 months
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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://www.finca.org/
Year established1994
Head of InstitutionPonsiano Ndyabahika
Regions activeDedza, Dowa, Kasungu, Lilongwe, Mchinji, Nkhotakota, Ntcheu, Ntchisi, SalimaKaronga, Mzimba, Nkhata Bay, Rumphi, Balaka, Blantyre, Chikwawa, Chiradzulu, MachingaMangochi, Mulanje, Mwanza, Nsanje
# Branches18

Total Portfolio (nat'l)MWK 1,463,320,000
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 3,752,102.56
Active clients with loans29,927
Approximate % female clients60% - 80%
Approximate % urban clients20% - 40%
Network affiliationsMAMN, Council of Non-Governmental Organizations (CONGOMA)
FundersFINCA International

Loan Products » Summary

Agriculture
73 Borrowers
USD 38,260.87 Portfolio
Active Product
Individual
870 Borrowers
USD 343,257.28 Portfolio
Active Product
Salary
51 Borrowers
USD 18,014.51 Portfolio
Active Product
Sol Grp
521 Borrowers
USD 46,667.90 Portfolio
Active Product
School Fee
30 Borrowers
USD 1,352.66 Portfolio
Low Volume Product
Note: MFTransparency presents full data for active products with over 50 borrowers. Basic data is shown for lower volume products

Loan Products » Summary

Idv Business
2,221 Borrowers
USD 788,566.67 Portfolio
Active Product
Village Bkg
20,635 Borrowers
USD 1,876,051.28 Portfolio
Active Product
Small Grp
6,991 Borrowers
USD 1,087,484.62 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
Individual Business Loan MWK 50,000 - 4,500,000 6 - 12 20% - 40% 40% - 60% Business Women, Men, Have business Credit Ins
Village Banking Loan MWK 5,000 - 400,000 4 - 6 60% - 80% 0% - 20% Business Women, Men, Have business Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins, Tech Asst Visits, Business Training, Other Training, Team work, etc.
Small Group Loan MWK 40,000 - 500,000 6 - 12 60% - 80% 20% - 40% 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
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
Individual Business Loan 60.00%-67.20% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 0 Ins None N/A 62.8% - 71.1% 62.8% - 71.1% 89
Village Banking Loan 84.00%-90.00% annual, Decl Bal 0 Fees 1 Ins None 10.00% upfront 83.5% - 96.1% 99.9% - 118.1% 78
Small Group Loan 78.00% annual, Decl Bal 0 Fees 1 Ins None N/A 72% - 75.3% 73.7% - 77.1% 100

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
Individual Business Loan 60.00%-67.20% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins None N/A 62.8% - 71.1% 62.8% - 71.1% 89
Village Banking Loan 84.00%-90.00% annual, Decl Bal 0 Fees 1 Ins Ins None 10.00% upfront 83.5% - 96.1% 99.9% - 118.1% 78
Small Group Loan 78.00% annual, Decl Bal 0 Fees 1 Ins Ins None N/A 72% - 75.3% 73.7% - 77.1% 100
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