How To Access COVID-19 CBN Loan of  50 Billion For SMEs and Household
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  • April 22, 2020

How To Access COVID-19 CBN Loan of 50 Billion For SMEs and Household

The  COVID 19 CBN Loan is for households and SMEs who can prove that they are adversely affected by the COVID19. It will help you develop a smooth operations line to meet the huge demand for made in Nigeria products that will soon emerge in the coming weeks . We will be glad to handle this process for you. Click here for further details

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has led to unprecedented disruptions to global supply chains, sharp drop in global crude oil prices, turmoil in global stock and financial markets, massive cancellation of sporting and entertainment event, the lockdown of large swaths movements of persons in many countries, and intercontinental travel bans/restrictions across critical air routes across the world.

These outcomes have had severe consequences on households’ livelihoods and business activities, resulting from a drop in global demand, declined consumer confidence, and a slowdown in production.

In this respect, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) introduced the N50 billion Targeted Credit Facility (TCF) as a stimulus package to support households and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Guidelines outline the operational modalities for the Scheme.

Objectives of the Facility

The broad objectives of the CBN’s N50 billion Targeted Credit Facility include:

i. Cushion the adverse effects of COVID-19 on households and MSMEs;

ii. Support households and MSMEs whose economic activities have been significantly disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

iii. Stimulate credit to MSMEs to expand their productive capacity through equipment upgrade, and research and development.

Eligible Participants

i. Households with verifiable evidence of livelihood adversely impacted by COVID-19; and

ii. Existing enterprises with verifiable evidence of business activities  adversely affected as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

iii. Enterprises with bankable plans to take advantage of opportunities arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Activities Covered

Eligible activities under the Scheme include:

i. Agricultural value chain activities

ii. Hospitality (accommodation and food services)

iii. Health (pharmaceuticals and medical supplies)

iv. Airline service providers

v. Manufacturing/value addition

vi. Trading

vii. Any other income – generating activities as may be prescribed by the CBN.

Funding

The Scheme shall be financed from the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Fund (MSMEDF).

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Participating Financial Institution

The eligible participating financial institution for the Scheme is NIRSAL Microfinance Bank (NMFB).

 Loan Limit

SMEs: The loan amount shall be determined based on the activity, cashflow and industry/segment size of beneficiary, subject to a maximum of N25 million for SMEs; and

Households: Can access a maximum of N3 million

Working capital shall be a maximum of 25% of the average of the previous 3 years’ annual turnover. (where the enterprise is not up to 3 years in operation, 25% of the previous year’s turnover will suffice).

 Interest Rate

Interest rate under the intervention shall be 5% p.a. (all inclusive) up to 28th February 2021 and thereafter, the interest on the facility shall revert to 9% p.a. (all inclusive) as from 1st March 2021.

Loan Tenor

Working capital shall be for a maximum period of one year, with no option for rollover.

Term loan shall have a maximum tenor of not more than 3 years with, at least, one-year moratorium.

 

Collateral Requirement

The collateral to be pledged by beneficiaries under the programme shall be as may be acceptable by NIRSAL MFB, but may include any one or more of the following:

i. Moveable asset(s) duly registered on the National Collateral Registry (NCR).

ii. Simple deposit of title documents, in perfectible state

iii. Deed of Debenture (for stocks), in perfectible state

iv. Irrevocable domiciliation of proceeds

v. Two (2) acceptable Guarantor

vi. Personal Guarantee of the promoter of the business

vii. Life Insurance of the Key-Man, with NMFB noted as the First Loss Payee

viii. Comprehensive Insurance over the asset

Principal Repayment

Repayment shall be made on installment basis by the beneficiaries to the NMFBaccording to the nature of enterprise and the repayment schedule/work plan provided at the application stage.

 Modalities

Households/MSMEs

i. Eligible households or MSMEs shall submit applications directly to NIRSAL Microfinance Bank (NMFB);

ii. The application must, among others, contain BVN number, business registration (where applicable) and business plan with clear evidence of the opportunity or adverse impact as a result of COVID-19 pandemic.

iii. NMFB shall appraise and conduct due diligence applications.

iv. Upon satisfactory appraisal of application, NMFB shall forward the applications to the CBN for final approval

v. CBN reviews applications and gives final approval for disbursement to NMFB.

Corporate Entity

i. A corporate entity shall submit application to NMFB with clear evidence of the opportunity or adverse impact as a result of COVID-19 pandemic.

ii. NMFB shall appraise and conduct due diligence applications.

iii. Upon satisfactory appraisal of application, NMFB shall forward the applications to the CBN for final approval

iv. CBN reviews applications and gives final approval for disbursement to NMFB.

Monitoring and Reporting

Periodic monitoring of projects financed under the Scheme shall be conducted by the NIRSAL MFB.

Responsibilities of Stakeholders

CBN shall:

i. Provide the seed fund for the Scheme

ii. Release funds to NIRSAL MFB for disbursement to successful applicants.

iii. Review the Guidelines of the Facility as may be necessary

iv. Receive and process periodic returns from NIRSAL MFB.

v. Monitor and evaluate implementation of the Scheme by NIRSAL MFB.

NIRSAL MFB shall:

i. Validate the status and BVN of the applicants;

ii. Process and disburse funds to approved beneficiaries;

iii. Maintain records of all beneficiaries and disbursements;

iv. Forward periodic returns on the prescribed format on the Scheme to CBN;

v. Comply with the Guidelines; and

vi. Carry out any other duties as the CBN may prescribe from time to time.

Exit Date

The exit date of this Intervention is 31st December 2024.

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