Wednesday, July 9

Tag: SME lending programs

Finance

Microfinance Eco-Enterprise Program (MEEP)

Microfinance Eco-Enterprise Program (MEEP) - FSSIProgram Objectives: To assist community finance institutions (CFIs) set up windows of financing schemes for the entrepreneurial poor and micro- enterprises entering and participating in eco-enterprise ventures;To create CFI models that are community oriented, economically viable and integrate ecological concerns in their operation; andTo increase the participation of the entrepreneurial poor and micro-enterprises in the Sustainable Waste Management Sector, Coco Coir Sub-Sectors and other Eco-Enterprises through microfinance.Eligible Borrowers: * Non-government Organizations (NGOs), People’s Organizations (POs), Cooperatives, Federations, Unions, Industry Associations * Rural Banks an...
Finance

SME Unified Lending Opportunities for National Growth (SULONG) Program

What is the SULONG Program?The SME Unified Lending Opportunities for National Growth (SULONG) Program by government financial institutions (GFIs) designed to give small and medium enterprises (SMEs) greater access to short and long term funds. The program has a total fund allocation of P100 Million. The program has a total fund allocation of P100 million.How can an SSS member avail himself of the loan program?The loan facility is available thru SSS-accredited participating financial institutions (PFIs)/banks which will on-lend the fund to eligible borrowers for financing.For what purposes may the loan be used? The loan may be used for the following purposes:For Short-term loans:* Export financing (Export Packing Credit) * Temporary Working CapitalFor Long...
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Livelihood Credit Assistance Program (LCAP) for Small Farmers

The Livelihood Credit Assistance Program (LCAP) provides livelihood and enterprise development assistance to small farmer beneficiaries in the Agrarian Reform Communities and members of the marginalized sectors by providing access to micro credit through accredited NLSF Program partners/conduits, supported by capability building/institutional development interventions.What is the Livelihood Credit Assistance Program?LCAP is the primary credit facility of the NLDC intended to augment the income of poor farmers and beneficiaries of the Land Reform Program (RA 6657)Who can avail of LCAP?a) Small farmer beneficiaries and/or their wives and dependents in the agrarian reform communities (ARCs)b) Non-farmer and marginalized households, including rural workers, youth, and micro...
Finance

Salary Loan – Asiatrust Development Bank Micro Financing

ASIATRUST DEVELOPMENT BANKProgram Title: SALARY LOANProgram Objective: To enhance employees’ benefits program without extra cost to the company. These are short-term multi-purpose loan package granted to regular employees of accredited companies subject to salary deduction scheme. (more…)
Finance

SSS Special Financing Program

What is the SSS Special Financing Program? The SSS Special Financing Program is a lending program of the Social Security System (SSS) designed to address the unavailability of credit facility to the business sector at this time when the Philippine economy is still recovering from economic crisis. This program stimulates business activity by providing term loans to small and medium enterprises at lower than the prevailing short-term market rates. The program has a total fund allocation of P2.5 Billion. (more…)
Finance

Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) Microfinancing Program

The Sustainable Entrepreneurship Enhancement and Development Program (SEED) is DBP’s umbrella program for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Consistent with the Bank’s developmental thrusts, the DBP-SEED Program aims to enhance the access of MSMEs to credit facilities and fast-track the credit process; bring SMEs to the mainstream of banking by implementing alternative ways of securing MSME loans; and maximize the Bank’s lending reach and help create employment and income opportunities. (more…)
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Department of Agriculture – ACPC Micro Financing Programs

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE – AGRICULTURAL CREDIT POLICY COUNCIL is the institution on agri credit policy and program development that promotes a sustainable and effective delivery of financial services to the countryside.AGRI-FISHERY AND MICROFINANCE PROGRAM (AFMP)Program Objective: To create jobs and thereby increase the income of small agricultural households by providing financing not only for farming and fishing activities but for other alternative livelihood projects as well. (more…)
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OWWA’s Livelihood Program for OFW’s (LDPO)

Livelihood Development Program for Overseas Filipino Workers (OWWA-NLSF-LDPO) is a joint undertaking of OWWA and National Livelihood Support Fund (NLSF) to address the economic component of the OFW Reintegration Program. It is meant to further improve access to entrepreneurial development opportunities and credit facilities to OFWs, their families, and organizations. Possible enterprises include: (a) trading (general merchandise and buy and sell, etc.), (b) services (repair shops, restaurants, parlors, etc.), (c) manufacturing (meat/fruit processing, shoes, etc.) and (d) agri-business (tilapia culure, piggery, poultry, etc.). (more…)
Starting a Business

Financial and Lending Institutions

Money is very important in starting up any kind of business may it be small or big. Money is used as a fund or a capital. One major reason why small businesses fail is because the owner lacked necessary funds. Money is needed for equipment, property and more essentials for your small business. You may wonder how you can raise the money needed to start your small business.Financial and Lending Institutions for Entrepreneurs.(more…)
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Self-employment Assistance – Kaunlaran (SEA-K) Program

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENTDSWD - Self-employment Assistance - Kaunlaran (SEA-K) ProgramProgram Description: SEA-K Program is a capability building program of the DSWD and local government units which aims to enhance the socio-economic skills of poor families through the organization of community-based associations for entrepreneurial development. (more…)