Prime linked and risk based.
To provide finance to crop producers to enable them to carry out the key agronomic practices required for optimal crop production. Such as purchase of seeds, land preparation, planting, weed control, fertile, harvesting and transportation.
Financing for start-ups allowed but subject to experience and eligibility. More focus should be those already in business of crop production. However, expansion on on-going business will be considered.
Agricultural loan officer farm visit report. Minimum of 1 year experience in crop enterprise or qualification of the clients in relation to loan requested. Collateral required. Account with LPB . 3 months bank statement. Proof of ID/passport. Map to the client's residential place: owned and rented.
Agricultural loan officer Farm Visit report .Minimum of one years’ experience in poultry production. Collateral required. Account with LPB. 3 months’ bank statement. Proof of ID/Passport. Map to the client’s residential place: rented and owned .
Crop season ranges from 3 to 4 months to a year. Maturity of crop loan shall depend on applicant request but not exceed 12 months. Minimum loan amount is M1K while max is M100k . Payment mode dependent on cash flow. As a general rule crop instalment must be paid monthly as much as possible. Grace period and other form of irregular payment is allowed where deemed necessary.