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Sourcing and Supply Stage (Non-funded)

A Bank Guarantee is a unilateral contract between the bank as a guarantor and the customer as a warrantee, in which the bank undertakes to make payment to a specified beneficiary within limits of a stated sum of money in the event the customer/warrantee fails to perform an obligation.

A bond (also known as an insurance guarantee ) is a unilateral contract in which the guarantor undertakes to make a payment to a specified beneficiary within certain limits of a stated sum of money when the third party (contractor/supplier) fails to perform an obligation as per the terms of the contract. The bank in this case becomes the guarantor.

A Letter of Credit (LC) facility is availed to buyers and/or importers and offers you secure payment terms to your suppliers and/or exporters abroad. The terms simultaneously ensure the prompt delivery of your goods and services and in the condition expressed. Once the contract and/or delivery has been fulfilled as required, payment is then released to the supplier/exporter. The LC can be local or international.

This is a method of payment that allows Credit Bank to handle import or export documents (Financial or Commercial documents) in accordance with instructions issued and received. Documentary Collection is a transaction whereby the exporter entrusts the collection of payment to the remitting bank (exporter’s bank), which sends documents to a collecting bank (importer’s bank), along with instructions for payment. That is, the documents will be delivered either against payment, against acceptance or on other terms and conditions as agreed between buyer (importer) and seller (exporter).

This is undertaking by Credit Bank on behalf of the importer, to honour, payments of Bills of Exchange or drafts from the supplier. This undertaking is similar to that of a Letter of Credit and hence provides the same comfort to the supplier but with an easier structure for the importer. This is applicable to both domestic and international trade.

Financing Stage (Funded)

Simply referred to as LPO Financing, this financing gives your business much needed working capital based on the reputation of both your business and the organisation you are supplying goods and services to…

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Also referred to as Pre-Export Finance, is issued when your supplier (the seller) wants the payment of the goods before shipment. The main objectives are to enable you (the exporter) to:

  • – Procure raw materials
  • – Carry out the manufacturing process
  • – Provide a secure warehouse for goods and raw materials
  • – Process and pack the goods
  • – Ship the goods to the buyers
  • – Meet other financial cost of the business

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Sometimes your business manages to complete an order for its client way ahead of schedule. At other times, your client may have a credit policy of say 60 days. This presents liquidity challenges for especially for small and medium sized enterprises.

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Liquidity challenges are a part of small and medium sized business operations. Import Loans allows you access to short-term cash in advance to enable you (the importer) to meet your immediate payment obligations. Under such arrangements, Credit Bank finances your import commitments by making payment against the Letter of Credit or Documentary Collections and we then receive that payment from you at a predetermined date in the future.

Export Loan

If you are in the export business, liquidity challenges may arise from time to time. At Credit Bank, we provide you (the exporter/seller) with access to working capital finance in the form of an Export Loan prior to shipment or delivery of goods. A facility can also be provided against evidence of shipment of goods or supplies made to the importer.

 

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Your business can be able to raise additional working capital using stock/inventory. Credit Bank avails this financing to businesses with the aim of assisting you to increase sales volume and capitalize on other expansion opportunities.

 

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A guarantee is a unilateral contract in which the guarantor undertakes to make a payment to a specified beneficiary within certain limits of a stated sum of money when the third party (contractor / supplier) fails to perform an obligation as per the terms of the contract. The Insurance Agency in this case becomes the guarantor

 

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Not all solutions we give as Credit Bank can fit your business’ needs. That’s why when you come to us, we take the time to understand your business’ needs and offer you tailormade solutions. These provide you with credit enhancement structures through which capital solutions are provided outside the traditional fall back on securities.

 

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The Trade Finance Journey for Your Business

The Credit Bank Journey

1. Sourcing

2. Credibility and Capacity

3. Financing the job

4. The International Play

5. Mitigating Risks

6. Get Paid

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Empowering you to grow takes a special place at the heart of our operations. elev8HER is designed just for you and offers more than just financial solutions. We seek to be the friend you can bank on for your growth. Join elev8HER today and get exclusive access to:

  • ~elev8HER Community – a chance to market your business to others
  • ~elev8HER Health – activities such as walks, free check-ups and more
  • ~elev8HER Newsletter – with business insights and features a client each month
  • ~elev8HER Visa Debit Card – a card just for you
  • ~elev8HER Site – this comes with learning modules and expert opinions on various matters
  • ~elev8HER Café – features business moguls to learn engage and prosper

 

Insurance Options

HER Car Insurance

 

With elev8HER, we have curated our motor vehicle insurance options just for you. We have the following options:

  • ~HER Private Motor Vehicle Cover – this covers all vehicles used for personal, social and pleasure purposes.
  • ~HER Commercial Vehicles – this cover is for all vehicles used in the line of doing business.

This insurance cover indemnifies you in respect of accidental damage including collision, fire, theft of the vehicle and third party liabilities.

 

HER Business Insurance

 

This is a comprehensive insurance that covers your property against any accidental and unforeseen loss or damage. It offers a wide range of unique benefits depending on your needs. The following policies are available under this class among others:

  • ~Fire and Allied Perils (Burning flame, explosion, impact, flood, malicious Damage)
  • ~Burglary policy including holdup
  • ~Cash in transit/Goods in transit
  • ~Home Insurance (Domestic Package) – Sections A,B,C,D, E & F
  • ~All risks
  • ~Fidelity Guarantee policy
  • ~CAR
  • ~WIBA

 

HER Health Cover

 

This cover is suitable for you and your employees. You can now have peace of mind together with your employees with our medical cover. Credit Afya Health product is designed for both individuals and SMEs and offers the following:

  • ~Inpatient and outpatient cover
  • ~Various memberships for free – Mums Club, Senior Club, Maisha Fit among others
  • ~Terms and condition will vary for different clients and different requirement.

 

HER Travel Insurance

 

Travelling the world? This cover is for you if you are travelling for leisure or business and offers you the following:

  • ~Emergency Medical and related expenses
  • ~Loss of Baggage
  • ~Travel inconveniences
  • ~Personal accident

The cost of this cover is normally dependent on number of days of travel, country of destination, country of destination, your age and type of visit.

eHub

eHub is a platform designed to enable your small and medium sized enterprise (SMEs) scale and become competitive across industries. eHub provides a platform for you to network, learn and do business. Non-financial service package include access to e-hub for free/discounted rates:

  • ~Access to eHub Accelerator programs
  • ~Access to eHub Circles
  • ~Access to eHub Mentors
  • ~Access to eHub Masterclass
  • ~Access to eHub One on one coaching sessions
  • ~Women Café – monthly talks on pertinent issues affecting women in business and women in general

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Financing Options

HER Business Loan

If you have run a small and growing enterprise for at least three years, this term loan is designed to meet your financing needs.

What You Get
  • ~Access loan value of up to KES 10 million
  • ~Preferential interest rate
  • ~Last two months interest rebate upon full redemption of loan and consistent repayment with no incidence of arrears.
  • ~Access to other elev8HER products such as insurance packages with discounted premiums, and non-financial service package including access to eHub for free

 

HER Start-Off Loan

 

If you have run a micro and small enterprise between one and three years, this term loan is designed to meet your financing needs.

 

What You Get

 

  • ~Access loan value of up to KES 3 million
  • ~Preferential interest rate
  • ~An unsecured option is available
  • ~Last two months interest rebate upon full redemption of loan and consistent repayment with no incidence of arrears.
  • ~Access to other elev8HER products such as insurance packages with discounted premiums, and non-financial service package including access to eHub for free

 

HER Trade Loan

 

Sometimes cashflows are tight. This solution is meant to ease your cash operations in the short term. Access this financing with your LPO/LSO contracts. Open an elev8HER account for business transactions to build your business banking record.

 

What You Get

 

  • ~Get up to 70% cash value on your LSO/LPO contracts
  • ~If you have an invoice yet to be paid, our Invoice Discounting offers up to 70% cash value
  • ~Access training and coaching through eHub and other non-financial services .
  • ~Access to other elev8HER products such as insurance packages with discounted premiums, and non-financial service package including access to eHub for free as above

 

Her Digital Loan (Women Pre-Approved Cash Loan)

 

Need quick cash? CB Konnect, our mobile banking app, gives you access to quick loans based on your transaction history with no security required.

 

What You Get

 

  • ~No collateral required
  • ~Access to other elev8HER products such as insurance packages with discounted premiums, and non-financial service package including access to eHub for free as above
Account Options

HER Personal Account features:

  • ~No Monthly Charges 
  • ~Minimum operating balance Kshs. 2000
  • ~Charges via Digital Channels apply

HER Business Account features:

  • ~Get unlimited access for a flat monthly fee of KES 500
  • ~No charges for Cheque Book

  • ~Access to a Visa Debit Card*

  • ~No minimum or operating balance
  • ~Charges via Digital Channels apply