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Microfinance Group Based Loans Print E-mail

Microfinance group based loans are loan facilities designed for micro-enterprise operators, who do not have conventional collateral. These loans are usually small in size and have a short tenor. To supplement collateral requirements, the loans are secured partly by cash and partly by group guarantees. To access these type of loans one has be a member of the following groups.

1.    Juhudi Groups - Juhudi is a Swahili word meaning effort

2.    Chikola Groups - Chikola is a Giriama word meaning merry-go-round

3.    Katikati Groups - Katikati is a Swahili word meaning middle 

Apart from group loans, customers are able to access individual loans. This is an excellent facility for those clients who have outgrown group loans.

Who Qualifies   
  • Business Entrepreneurs
  • those willing to join the above groups

Benefits

  • No conventional security is required
  • Can be in any business
  • Easy repayment period
  • Quick access to loans