FAQs

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Loans can be applied for either physically or online. For physical application, customers are advised to apply either at any of the BOI branch offices that is closest to them or at the headquarters (for loan applications that are N1bn and above). Customers who want to apply online can do so by applying on the bank’s website or by clicking the link www.boi.ng/apply to apply.

There are criteria that must be met for a project to be eligible for financing. These include:

1. Businesses must be registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)
2. Businesses must have their audited financial statements (if existing)

All loan applications are submitted at the various state offices closest to the customer. However, it is IMPORTANT TO NOTE that processing of the loan application does not commence until all documents stated in the checklist are provided. (Our Locations)

SMEs are eligible to apply for loans that fall within the category of N10million to less than N1billion.

Term Loans 10% p.a.
Working Capital Loans 12% p.a.

Yes. Depending on the type of loan, you may be required to pay the following fees and charges;

1. Appraisal Fee (non-refundable) – 1% of approval amount
2. Commitment Fee (non-refundable)– 1% of approval amount
3. Monitoring Fee – 0.0125% of approval amount per quarter (on reducing balance)
4. Insurance charge
5. Legal Fees

Term Loan: 3 – 10 years
Working Capital: 2 years
Moratorium: 6 months – 12 months (from date of loan disbursement)

Yes.

• All assets debenture/ Legal mortgage in choice locations.
• Irrevocable Personal Guarantee of the Chief Promoter of the company.
• Asset and Credit Life Insurance of the Chief Promoter.
  OR
• Bank Guarantee from a Commercial Bank acceptable to BOI.
  

1. The loan application process effectively begins when all required documents have been received and admitted by the Bank.
2. The documents are reviewed and processed accordingly.
3. The loan application is approved, if it meets the Bank’s minimum risk acceptable criteria.
4. An offer letter is issued by the Bank to the loan applicant. The offer letter contains the features, terms and conditions of the loan, including the pre-disbursement conditions required prior to the disbursement of the loan amount.
5. Subject to meeting all pre-disbursement conditions, including payment of all required fees and charges, the loan sum is disbursed to the equipment suppliers and/or other beneficiaries as approved.