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Institution

Foundation for International Community Assistance (FINCA) Stand No. 4513 Madzimoyo Road, NorthmeadLusaka, Lusaka Province
Data approved: 2014-10-20
Data version: 2
Age of data: 116 months
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Institution

Meklit MFI Ayer TenaAddis AbabaPO Box 27634
Data approved: 2011-12-23
Data version: 1
Age of data: 152 months

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Product Summary

Number borrowers5,473
Loan Amount (range)ZMW 1,500 - 100,000
Loan Term (range)6 - 24
Other Services (text summary)Credit Ins
Annual Interest & Method51.4%-52.0% annual, Decl Bal
Fees7.96%-8.00% upfront 75.00-125.00 upfront
Insurance1.00% upfront
TaxNone
Comp DepN/A
Range of pricing 
Interest Price Component50.6% - 50.9%
Fee Component15.8% - 40.3%
Insurance Component1.7% - 4.2%
Tax Component Range0
Full APR (int fee ins tax dep)68.4% - 81.4%
Transparency Index (min/max)54 - 75
Transparency Index (average)69

Product Summary

616
ETB 8,000 - 50,000
12 - 24
Credit Educ, Credit Ins
22.0% annual, Flat
2.00% upfront
upfront
None
5.0%-15.0% upfront 5.00%-15.00% ongoing
 
N/A
38.1% - 40.0% (Int+Fee)
1.1% - 5.4%
0
43.6% - 46.6%
32 - 50
49

Product Details

Key Statistics
Outstanding portfolio (ZMW)ZMW 45,786,720
Portfolio (USD)USD 7,150,968.24
Active Clients with Loans5,473
Approximate % Female Clients60% - 80%
Approximate % Urban Clients20% - 40%
Methodology
Individualx
Solidarity group
Village banking
Self help group
Other
Description
The FINCA Business Loan is an individual loan that offers flexible monthly repayment terms, competitive interest rates, Credit Life Assurance and Funeral benefits. Moreover, this is a loan product that is customized to your needs
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 insurancex
Workplace visits
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
OtherMust have a valid National Registration Card
Other (2)Must have business or personal assets to pledge
# Borrowers by Product
Portfolio Size by Product
Geographic Coverage
# Regions for this institution5
# Regions for this product5
Regions ActiveCentral Province, Copperbelt Province, Eastern Province, Northern Province, Southern Province

Product Details

Key Statistics
Outstanding portfolio (ETB)ETB 4,312,000
Portfolio (USD)USD 234,347.83
Active Clients with Loans616
Approximate % Female Clients20% - 40%
Approximate % Urban Clients60% - 80%
Methodology
Individualx
Solidarity group
Village banking
Self help group
Other
Description
This is a loan for individuals who own businesses. The loan must be collateralised and repaid monthly. The interest rate is 22%, and loan term is 12-24 months.
Loan Purpose
Any purpose
Income generationx
Mortgage/housing
Consumer loan
Agriculture
Education
Other household finance
Other
Other (2)
Included Services
Credit educationx
Group meetings
Credit insurancex
Workplace visits
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
Other
Other (2)
# Borrowers by Product
Portfolio Size by Product
Geographic Coverage
# Regions for this institutionN/A
# Regions for this productN/A
Regions Active

Loan Conditions

Loan Amount
CurrencyZMW
Minimum loan sizeZMW 1,500
Maximum loan size100,000
Distribution at Disbursement (Est.)
Loans less than ZMW 5000
ZMW 500-2,0000
ZMW 2,000-3,2505%
ZMW 3,250-4,5005%
ZMW 4,500-6,00015%
Greater than ZMW 6,00015%
Loan Term and Grace Period
Shortest loan term6.0 months
Longest loan term24.0 months
Approx average11.0 months
Distribution at Disbursement (Est.)
Loans 3 months or less0
Between 4 and 6 months5%
Between 7 and 9 months20%
Between 10 and 12 months60%
Between 13 and 18 months10%
Longer than 18 months5%
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

Loan Conditions

Loan Amount
CurrencyETB
Minimum loan sizeETB 8,000
Maximum loan size50,000
Loan Term and Grace Period
Shortest loan term12.0 months
Longest loan term24.0 months
Approx average12.0 months
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 interest4.28%
Highest quoted nominal interest4.33%
Reason(s) why interest rate variesLoan Size, N/A
Interest rate periodMonthly
Interest Rate Calculation MethodDecl Bal
Subsidized by funder request?No
Is rate fixed for entire loan termYes
Upfront Fees
Fee 1Fee 2
DescriptionArrangement and Deposit FeeAsset Inspection and Credit Reference Fee
% of loan amount - min7.96%0
% of loan amount - max8.00%0
OR, Fixed amount - min075
Fixed amount - max0125
Reason for variation1.96% to 2% paid for Arrangement fee and 6% for Deposit fee. The processing fee varies depending on the loan cycle. Repeat clients are offered a lower processing fee.Asset Inspection Fee = 25; CRF 50 for loan < 15,000 and 100 ZMW for loan between 15,000 to 100,000ZMW
Appears on Repayment Sched?YesYes
Ongoing Fees
This product has no ongoing fees
Upfront Insurance Fees
Ins 1
DescriptionCredit Life Insurance
% of loan amount - min1.00%
% of loan amount - max1.00%
OR, Fixed amount - min0
Fixed amount - max0
Reason for variationN/A
Appears on Repayment Sched?Yes
Ongoing Insurance Fees
This product has no ongoing insurance fees
Compulsory Deposit
Required forNever
CriteriaN/A
Is deposit indicated on the repayment schedule?N/A
Do borrowers control deposit in their group?N/A
Deposit BEFORE or AT Disbursement
% loan amount depositedN/A
or, Fixed-amount depositedN/A
Deposits DURING period payments
% loan amount depositedN/A
or, Fixed-amount depositedN/A
Conditions on access to depositN/A
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 interest22.00%
Highest quoted nominal interest22.00%
Interest rate periodYearly
Interest Rate Calculation MethodFlat
Subsidized by funder request?
Is rate fixed for entire loan termYes
Upfront Fees
Fee 1
DescriptionService Charge
% of loan amount - min2.00%
% of loan amount - max2.00%
OR, Fixed amount - min0
Fixed amount - max0
Reason for variation
Appears on Repayment Sched?Yes
Ongoing Fees
This product has no ongoing fees
Upfront Insurance Fees
Ins 1
DescriptionLoan Insurance
% of loan amount - min0
% of loan amount - max1.50%
OR, Fixed amount - min0
Fixed amount - max0
Reason for variation<1000 ETB=1%,<2000 birr=1.2%,<3000 ETB=1.3%, <4000ETB=1.4%, <5000 ETB=1.5%. Over 5000 ETB=0
Appears on Repayment Sched?Yes
Ongoing Insurance Fees
This product has no ongoing insurance fees
Compulsory Deposit
Required forAll
CriteriaN/A
Is deposit indicated on the repayment schedule?Yes
Do borrowers control deposit in their group?
Deposit BEFORE or AT Disbursement
% loan amount deposited5.00% - 15.00%
or, Fixed-amount deposited0
Deposits DURING period payments
% loan amount deposited5.00% - 15.00%
or, Fixed-amount deposited0
Conditions on access to depositEnd Term
Interest Paid on Deposit
Minimum interest rate paid5.00%
Maximum interest rate paid5.00%
Interest payment frequencyAnnually
Taxes
Are taxes charged on this product?No
Additional Comments
Compulsory savings: <5000 ETB = 15%, <10,000 ETB Loan = 10%, >1 10,000 ETB Loan = 5%. Client deposits monthly the same amount, e.g 15% upfront plus 15% over the term of the loan in monthly installments. Interest savings is compounded semi-annually.

Full Pricing Data

Business Loans samples
Loan Amount
Type of Sample
Disbursement Date
Loan Term (Months)
Grace Period (Months)
Total Cost of Credit
Full APR (int fee ins tax dep)
True Price by Component
Transparency Index
Original Repayment Schedule
MFT Pricing Calculation
Interest price component
Fee Component
Insurance Component
Tax Component
Deposit Component
ZMW 2,100 Generated 2014-11-01 12.2 months 0.0 months ZMW 923.29 81.4% 50.9% 28.1% 2.4% 0.0% 0.0% 63 - PDF
ZMW 3,500 Generated 2014-11-01 12.2 months 0.0 months ZMW 1,482.15 77.5% 50.9% 24.2% 2.4% 0.0% 0.0% 66 - PDF
ZMW 4,165 Generated 2014-11-01 12.2 months 0.0 months ZMW 1,752.86 76.9% 50.9% 23.6% 2.4% 0.0% 0.0% 67 - PDF
ZMW 4,900 Generated 2014-11-01 18.2 months 0.0 months ZMW 2,815.28 69.0% 50.9% 16.4% 1.7% 0.0% 0.0% 74 - PDF
ZMW 5,635 Generated 2014-11-01 18.2 months 0.0 months ZMW 3,218.82 68.4% 50.9% 15.8% 1.7% 0.0% 0.0% 75 - PDF
ZMW 6,300 Generated 2014-11-01 12.2 months 0.0 months ZMW 2,594.88 74.8% 50.9% 21.5% 2.4% 0.0% 0.0% 69 - PDF
ZMW 7,000 Generated 2014-11-01 12.2 months 0.0 months ZMW 2,869.31 74.3% 50.9% 21.1% 2.3% 0.0% 0.0% 69 - PDF

Full Pricing Data

Business Loan - Individual samples
Sample 1Sample 2Sample 3
Loan AmountETB 10,000ETB 40,000ETB 50,000
Loan Cycle (1, 2, 3, etc)Not KnownNot KnownNot Known
Disbursement Date2011-06-252011-10-252011-08-15
Loan Term (Months)24.0 months36.0 months36.0 months
Grace Period (Months)0.0 months0.0 months0.0 months
Total Cost of CreditNot KnownNot KnownNot Known
True Price by Comp     
Interest and Fee Component40.0%38.1%38.1%
Insurance Component1.7%1.3%1.3%
Tax Component0.0%0.0%0.0%
Deposit Component4.9%4.2%4.2%
Full APR (int fee ins tax dep)46.6%43.6%43.6%
Transparency Index475050
      
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