1.1 SHG Loan

1.1.1 Eligibility for the Loan
  • The loan is available only for SHG Members.
  • Group shall be registered with BWDA by paying the registration fee that is fixed from time to time.
  • To become eligible to take loan from the BFL:
        o In case of female groups, the group should complete at least three months of functioning (since the formation) and should have
           met at least 12 times. (i.e. once in a week, for past three months).
        o In case of male groups, the group should complete at least six months of functioning (since the formation) and should have met
           regularly, as decided upon by the group, in the past six months.
  • Group should have a minimum savings of Rs.3,000/- (Rupees three thousand). Each member should have saved at least a minimum of Rs.10 per week regularly.
  • Group should have rotated their savings as internal loan to its members at least twice and members must have repaid the loans regularly.
  • The group should undergo group rating. Groups rated as D are not eligible for the loan.
  • Suggestions, in writing, may be given for improvement by the Branch. A subsequent rating is done, after at least 3 months, allowing time for the group to improve its performance.
1.1.2 Product Details
SHG Loan
Loan Amount (Product) Loan Cycle Loan Limit Loan Tenure
per Member per SHG
1st Cycle maximum Rs.10,000 Rs.1,00,000 15 monthly instalments
2nd Cycle maximum Rs.12,000 20 times to the savings or Rs.2,00,000 (which ever is less) 20 monthly instalments
3rd Cycle maximum Rs.15,000 20 times to the savings or Rs.3,00,000 (which ever is less) 24 monthly instalments
4th Cycle maximum Rs.20,000 20 times to the savings or Rs.4,00,000 (which ever is less) 30 monthly instalments
5th Cycle maximum Rs.25,000 20 times to the savings or Rs.5,00,000 (which ever is less) 36 monthly instalments
   Note:
     • Loans will be given in multiples of thousands only.
     • Loan amount will be sanctioned based on the member’s income generation activity and repayment capacity.
       (Guidelines for sanctioning this loan are described in this Manual as an Annexure).
Price
Interest Rate 16% per annum on a declining basis
Processing Fee 1% of loan amount collected upfront
Death Relief Fund 1% of loan amount collected upfront
Penalty 1% per month on the due amount (instalment) for the number of days for which the amount was due
Process    • SHG requests the BFL for the loan
   • Internal Assistant rates the group and develops Individual Outstanding Report for the group at the
     suggestion from the Branch Manager
   • The Cluster Coordinator and the Field Monitor recommends the group for taking loan from BFL
   • Loan Sanctioned by the Branch Manager or other appropriate sanctioning authority
   • Loan documentation prepared by the Accountant
   • Loan Disbursement to the group at Branch Office.
   Details of the processes discussed later in this manual
Physical Evidence    • Group Rating Sheet
   • Individual Outstanding Report
   • Loan Application
   • Loan Agreement – Group and Individual Members
   • Promissory Note – Group and Individual (borrower wise)
   • Payment Voucher
   • Receipts – fees, loan repayment
   • Loan Disbursement Sheet
   • Loan Card
   • Repayment Schedule
   • Loan Ledger
   • MIS Reports
   • KYC proof, including age proof
People Involved    • SHG Members (borrowers)
   • Animator and Representative
   • Cluster Coordinator
   • Field Monitor
   • Branch Manager
   • Internal Assistant
   • Senior Manager (if required)
   • Accountant
   • Cashier
Promotion    • Group Training
   • Oral communication by Cluster Coordinators and other BFL staff
   • Leaflets and product brochures
   • PLF and BLCC meetings
Place    • Loan Origination in SHG meeting – in the field
   • Group Rating in the SHG meeting – in the field
   • Loan Sanction – at the Branch Office
   • Loan Disbursement – at the Branch Office
   • Loan Repayment by the members during SHG meeting - in the field
   • Loan Repayment by SHG – at the Branch Office
Positioning    • Easy loan at lower interest rate to the SHG members
1.2 Individual Loan

1.2.1 Eligibility for the Loan
  • Loans are given for
       o Micro Entrepreneur owning a shop, business, micro and tiny industrial enterprises, or any Income Generating Programme (eg. dairy)
          and interested in starting or expanding the business (including additional/new stock) with the loan.
       o Asset acquisition eg. land, vehicle.
       o Other purposes like housing, marriage, education
  • Applicant should be a permanent resident within the target area of the branch.
  • The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years of age.
  • He/She should be holding a valid residence proof, identity proof and age proof.
  • Applicant, or Guarantor proposed by the applicant, should hold property with proper title to affect a valid mortgage.
1.2.2 Product Details
Individual Loan
Loan Amount (Product)    • Rs.10,000 to Rs.5,00,000 - based on the need and repayment capacity of the client.
   • No need of mortgage in case of loan up to Rs.20,000 – can be given based on five Post Dated Cheques (PDCs)
   • Repayment Term: 10 months to 60 months, depending upon the activity
   • Loans will be given in multiples of thousands only.
Price Interest Rate 18% per annum on a declining basis
Processing Fee 1% of loan amount collected upfront, if registered mortgage – in the name of BFL represented by its authorised officials. 2% of loan amount collected upfront, if unregistered mortgage
Death Relief Fund 1% of loan amount collected for loans without registered mortgage If loan amount is above Rs.25,000, the Death Relief Fund is optional.
Penalty 1% per month on the due amount (instalment) for the number of days for which the amount was due
Process Discussed in detail later in this manual
Physical Evidence 1. Loan Application
2. KYC proof, including age proof
3. SHG Resolution/Reference, if applicable
4. Loan Recommendation - CC/FM/BM/SM/AGM, as applicable
5. Payment Voucher
6. Borrower Consent Letter
7. Promissory Note
8. Repayment Schedule
9. Articles of Agreement
10. Guarantor’s Consent Letter
11. Guarantee Agreement
12. Mortgage Offer Letter (all original documents of title deeds should be deposited)
     a) Parental Document
     b) Sale / Gift / Partition Deed
     c) Encumbrance certificate for 15 years.
     d) House/Land Tax Receipt
     e) Valuation Report
     f) Legal Opinion
13. Cheque leaves duly signed
14. Receipts – fees, loan repayment
15. Loan Card
16. Loan Ledger
People Involved 1. Cluster Coordinator, if necessary
2. Field Monitor
3. Branch Manager (inspection report up to Rs.50,000)
4. Senior Manager (inspection report up to Rs.2,00,000)
5. Assistant General Manager (inspection report above Rs.2,00,000)
6. General Manager (Credit)
7. Managing Director
8. Credit Committee
9. Accountant
10. Cashier
Promotion • Oral communication by Field Monitor and other BFL staff
• Leaflets and product brochures
Place 1. Loan Origination at Applicant’s house or business place – in the field
2. Loan appraisal and recommendations – at Branch Office
3. Loan Sanction – at Head Office
4. Loan Disbursement – at Branch Office
5. Loan repayment by the loanee – at Branch Office
Positioning • Higher loan amount at low interest rate.
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