Imarisha Business Loan
Crafted for small business owners who need additional capital to grow their business, manage operational costs, or address short-term financial needs.


Guide to Aptic’s Imarisha Business Loan.
Unlike traditional loans, this product leverages household and business chattels as security rather than requiring real estate or other high-value assets.
Product Details
- Loan Application Process:
- Step 1: Customer completes the application form and submits all required documents, including cash flow statements, trading license, ID, KRA PIN copies.
- Step 2: A valuation of household and business chattels is conducted, and cash flow is assessed through bank and MPESA statements.
- Step 3: Aptic evaluates the loan application, determines creditworthiness, and proposes loan terms.
- Step 4: Customer and spouse sign the chattels motgage agreement, and post-dated cheques are collected. Funds are disbursed shortly after approval.
- Interest Rates & Fees:
- 8-8.5% interest rate based on credit assessment and loan amount.
- Processing fee of 2-5% of the loan amount.
- Late repayment penalties to encourage timely replayments.
- Loan Repayment:
- Monthly installments potions tailored to cash flows.
- Early repayment allowed without penalties, offering flexibility for business.
- Payment accepted via mobile money, bank transfer, or post-dated cheque processing.
Features
- Loan Amount: From KES 100,000 to KES 300,000, based on business cash flows and the valuation of chattels
- Loan Term: 3 to 12 months, allowing businesses the flexibility to repay within a manageable timeframe.
- Interest Rate: Fixed rates ranging from 6% to 8.5%, depending on the risk profile.
- Collateral: Secured by household and business chattels, backed by a chattels mortgage agreement with spousal consent.
- Processing Time: Quick approval and disbursement within 4 hours of application submission.
Target Market
- Small Business Owners:Businesses that have been operational for at least 12 months with demonstrated cash flows.
- Entrepreneurs in Need of Working Capital: Small businesses needing funds for inventory purchases, expansion, or other operational needs.
Eligibility Criteria
- Business Operations: Business must be at least 12 months old, with verifiable cash flows.
- Documentation Requirements:
- Bank and/or MPESA statements for the past 12 months.
- Valid trading license, KRA PIN certificate.
- Identification documents(IDs) for the business owner(s) and spouse.
- Post-dated cheque for the loan term.
- Collateral: Household and business chattels, such as furniture, electronics, and equipment, which are documented and evaluated as security.
- Spousal Consent: Required for the chattels mortgage, with both customer and spouse signing the agreement.
Risk Management & Compliance
- Title Deed Security:Retention of the title deed provides a secure form of collateral, with legal safeguards in place to manage default risks.
- Due Diligence and Project Monitoring: Regular check-ins to ensure project progress aligns with the loan disbursement and that funds are used as intended.
- Insurance: Property insurance may be required, listing Aptic as a beneficiary, to protect the asset in case of unforeseen incidents.
Value Proposation for Customers
- Access to Working Capital Without Traditional Collatral:Offers an alternative to conventional secured loans, allowing access to financing using chattels instead of high-value assets.
- Fast Processing and Disbursement: Quick approval and fast access to funds provide immediate support for business needs.
- Secure and Legally Compliant: The chattels mortgage and spousal consent ensure a legally sound process, offering peace of mind to both borrower and lender.