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Ugandan GraduatesSACCO

Loan product

Graduate Start-up Loan

The flagship loan for new graduate entrepreneurs.

For the member with an enterprise idea who has completed the enterprise readiness course, has saved for at least three months and has the support of fellow members. A grace period of up to three months during which only interest is paid. Disbursement is made directly to suppliers where practical.

Eligibility
New graduate entrepreneurs with the enterprise readiness certificate and at least three months of savings.
Amount range
UGX 1,000,000 to UGX 10,000,000
Maximum repayment period
24 months
Interest rate
11% p.a.
Calculation method
Reducing balance
Guarantors
3 active members
Collateral & security
Solidarity guarantee by three fellow members, compulsory savings of at least 10 percent of the loan, and chattels such as equipment purchased.
Fees
Processing fee of 1 percent of the loan. Credit-life insurance at cost. Late payment: 1 percent per month on the overdue instalment only. A key facts statement before disbursement.

Repayment illustration

Estimate your repayments

Reducing balance estimate

Estimated monthly repayment

UGX 441,908

Total interest
UGX 302,901
Total repayment
UGX 5,302,901

Illustration only. This is not a loan offer or approval. Actual terms, fees and eligibility are confirmed in your loan agreement after appraisal.