Impact Statistics
The Xtenda group, which incorporates MyBucks Mozambique and Xtenda Zambia is very conscious of its social responsibilities towards both its staff and clients and the impact it makes on the environment. Although we are predominately a salary deduction business we understand the unrelenting demand for SME finance. With this in mind and taking into account the importance of collecting the outstanding loan and keeping provision for bad debt low, this results in the Xtenda group being able to offer market related interest rate charges.
Today the Xtenda group prides itself on the fact that the majority of loans advanced are for education; starting or growing a business; acquiring or building a home; furniture & fittings, electrical appliances; purchase a vehicle; agricultural/farming inputs etc – none of which could be purchased without the financial assistance of the Xtenda group. A salary deduction loan should not be seen as consumer lending, but rather allowing our client base to borrow in a sustainable manner, affording them the ability to manage their take home pay to put food on the table and pay for other essentials - giving them the ability to improve their families standard of living and enjoying a better lifestyle.
To date the Xtenda group is proud of the reasons and purpose for which clients take loans, particularly its SME loan accomplishments which reflect a high level of recovery, limiting bad debt, keeping interest rates low, giving management comfort that this is a sustainable business model. In the case of SME loans, the majority of SME’s funded by the Xtenda group are managed by the spouse or other family members of the loan holder. A further achievement that the Xtenda group is particularly proud of, is the fact that in Zambia 30% of the client base are located in rural areas – Mozambique has 34% of its client base in rural areas.
SME loan product
• With the success to date of the introduction of SME finance, to boost funding made available to SME’s and even small corporate companies seeking to generate cashflow, the Xtenda group are implementing supplier chain finance into Mozambique and will commence lending against this financial product on final approval from the Bank of Mozambique
• Supplier Chain Finance (otherwise known as reverse factoring) basically allows the Xtenda group to fund the creditors of a large corporate company, giving the creditor the ability to raise funding against invoices of goods or services delivered in good order to finance working capital requirements such as purchase additional stock, pay staff and other overheads.
• Supplier chain finance is a fully automated digital platform that allows a large corporate company to upload invoices, supported by a signed proof of delivery onto the platform which can then be purchased by the Xtenda group who obtains an electronic confirmation of payment from the large corporate that payment will be made at an exact future date. Against this advice the Xtenda group pays the creditor early and in full.
• Once proof of concept has been proven in Mozambique supplier chain finance will be implemented into Zambia as an additional financial product supporting the financial needs of both SME’s and small corporate companies.
• The financial benefits of supplier chain finance is that SME’s and other users can generate cashflow by utilising the financial strength of the large corporate as security, hence borrowing costs will be market related as payment of invoices is guaranteed.
Lending Testimonials
Zambia - ESG/Impact lending update
Xtenda Zambia - Mwango Kasoma a civil servant got a ZMW40,000 loan and invested it into low-cost agriculture with high productivity. On a 16X40 metre piece of land he can grow enough maize using organic methods to sustain his family of 6 for a year. He is now training farmers within his area to adopt his farming methods and help eradicate poverty in the community. He also grows tomatoes & rears goats.
Xtenda Zambia - Lieutenant Colonel Simambwe Simambwe of the Zambia National Service turned a ZMW30,000 loan into a thriving agricultural enterprise. Starting with a piggery, he expanded his operations using additional top-up loans to establish a chicken coop housing 1,000 chickens and has since commenced a seedling production. Today, his farming activities generate an impressive average income of ZMW65,000 per month.
Xtenda Zambia - Etambuyu Nawa, a police officer, used a ZMW40,000 loan to buy solar panels and an inverter for irrigating her farm, where she grows cabbages, beans, and tomatoes. Recently, she got a top-up of ZMW20,000 to start a chicken coop. Her success highlights the Xtenda groups commitment to responsible lending.
Xtenda Zambia - Audrey Chapota secured a loan of ZMW55,634 to start a carpentry business and set up a small workshop behind his house, enabling him to build desks which helped him win a contract to supply desks in the Lukulu District, funded by the Constituency Development Fund (CDF). Audrey has successfully delivered 150 desks. This is the second loan Audrey has received from Xtenda, and he is extremely grateful for the fast and efficient service provided on both occasions.
Xtenda Zambia - Everlyn Manimela, a dedicated teacher from Mfumbwe, took a bold step towards financial independence by taking a ZMW 30,383 loan to launch her poultry business. With determination and vision, she invested in 200 hens, which are now thriving under her care. In just four weeks, they will be ready for sale — marking the beginning of a promising new income stream. Everlyn’s journey is a testament to the power of entrepreneurship and financial empowerment, proving that with the right support, dreams can take flight.
Xtenda Zambia - Mathews Banda began growing tobacco in August last year as a trial run. The yield was satisfactory, so he decided to invest more and took a loan of K35,433. With this investment, he expanded his cultivation to 2 hectares. The farm is located in his hometown of Lundazi, Mathews is based in the North-Western Province under the Zambia National Service of Kamitonte. He has entrusted his brother and sister with managing the farm. His tobacco yield has already attracted a buyer, contracted under JTI
Xtenda Zambia - Modise Mufaya started a meat, fish & poultry smoking business with a ZMW12,000 loan. He currently works as a chef at Mwanchisompola Hospital. Initially, he smoked chickens for individuals in his community, but his business has expanded to serve customers within a radius of 15 miles and also in Lusaka. The business has diversified into producing smokers and offering both online and personal training for people interested in starting their own smoking business. Modise smokes up to 10 chickens daily, with the cost of one chicken being K150. He plans to further grow his business by opening a restaurant and supplying small groceries. Modise has also trained his wife, who now trains aspiring entrepreneurs.
MyBucks Mozambique - use of funds - Business Sector
Customer applied and was granted a SME loan to expand his electronic equipment business. In addition, to the loan obtained the customer operates a business current account with MyBucks. Over the past few years the business has grown, allowing the customer to open two new shops while continuing to build his own home.
Customer applied and was granted a SME loan to expand his clothing store business. Using the profits and cashflows from the business the client has managed to expand his business and is now able to wholesale to small retailers. The business has since grown to four stores and 25 employees.
Customer applied for a SME loan for working capital to stock his grocery store business. He has since managed to employ 5 staff and open a new store with the profits and cashflow generated from the business.
The customer applied and obtained a SME Agric loan for inputs. He produces and trades ginger, maize, onions and cabbage. The loan assisted him to expand his business activities.
The customer applied and obtained a SME Agric loan for inputs and to pay labor. He produces and trades vegetables, namely cabbage, tomatoes and onions. The loan assisted in obtaining better yields, allowing him to expand the business and make improvements to his home
The customer applied and obtained a SME Agric loan to expand his farm and include more crops. He produces maize, beans, soya and onions. The loan resulted in him improving profitability, paying the outstanding balance on his tractor and renovating his home.
