The SME Loan Landscape
Nigeria has over 40 million MSMEs, yet less than 5% have access to formal bank credit.
Types of Business Loans
1. Invoice Discounting (Fastest)
Up to NGN 50M at 5-15% APR in 24-48 hours. No collateral.
2. Cooperative Loans (Best Rates)
5-15% APR. Up to 3x your savings.
3. Inventory Financing
Up to NGN 30M at 5-15% APR for stock purchases.
4. Traditional Bank Loans
NGN 1M-100M at 25-32% APR. 2-8 weeks. Property required.
5. Digital Loans (Carbon, FairMoney)
NGN 10,000-5M at 40-60% APR. Same day.
Comparison Table
| Type | Speed | Rate | Collateral | Max Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooperative | 24h | 5-15% | Savings | 3x savings |
| Inventory | 1 week | 5-15% | Stock | NGN 30M |
| Bank | 2-6 weeks | 20-32% | Yes | NGN 20M |
| Digital | Same day | 40-60% | None | NGN 5M |
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