Business Recovery Loans supported by KfW Bankengruppe

To assist businesses that were adversely affected by Covid-19, the recession and the drought, the Development Bank of Namibia is making available finance to assist with business regeneration. This loan is supported by KfW Bankengruppe.

Features

• Repayable over 32 months or less
• Fixed interest rate of 5.925%
• First 12 months interest free
• Suitable for SMEs and larger enterprises

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Suitability

The loan is suitable for:

• Developing sustainable, innovative new products and services to address reduced levels of business for businesses that were able to remain open during Covid-19.
• Diversification and expansion that assists businesses to become more resilient to future economic shocks.
• Working capital, acquisition of plant and equipment and / or other short-term financing requirements to strengthen the business.

Terms

• The loan will be repayable in monthly installments over 32 months or less. A grace period will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• No interest will be payable for the first 12 months of the loan. Recipients of the loan will only pay interest fixed at 5.925% for 20 months. The full capital amount will be repayable over the period of 32 months or less.

Application downloads

	Recovery Loan info sheet
	Application form for finance
	SME application guide
	Application guide
	Application checklist
	Products info sheet
	Know-your-customer requirements
	ESMP guideline
	Environmental and social management
	Exclusions

Application requirements

• The Development Bank of Namibia application form must be completed in full.  
• A business proposal and cash flow projection must be provided.
• Collateral will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• All documentation as required in the application form must be provided to avoid delays on applications and decisions.

Eligibility

• This facility only covers existing businesses that have been in operation for at least 36 months. Any new business that wish to apply for funding can apply under the normal DBN facilities.The following eligibility requirements apply:
  
• Namibian-registered businesses, operating in Namibia
• At least 25% shareholding owned by Namibian citizens
• Good standing with Receiver of Revenue & SSC
• VAT and tax registration
• At least 12 months’ bank statements for the business
• KYC compliance & adherence to all national and local social and environmental  legislation and regulations

Exclusions

• Enterprises seeking to refinance existing loans
• Direct agriculture
• Section 28 companies
• Enterprises involved in sale / trade of liquor, gambling or with other socially damaging activities