SME finance
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If your existing business requires financial assistance to overcome the ongoing challenges of the economic recession, recovery from the Covid-19 lockdowns and other economic challenges, use the table below to identify the Development Bank of Namibia recovery loan that will best help you.

Facility Bank of Namibia SME * Economic Recovery Scheme
KfW-supported Recovery Loan Facility
Suitable for SMEs Large enterprises and SMEs
Use of loans Working capital Working capital
Diversification
Expansion activities
Interest rate Prime less 0.50% 5.925% fixed with first 12 months interest-free
Capital repayment Full capital amount Full capital amount
Duration Up to 84 months (7 years) Loans to be repaid by 31 October 2025
Loan amount N$150,000 to N$10 million From N$150,000, and determined by clients’ capacity and needs
Collateral Yes, may be required Yes, may be required
Approval of loans Loans approved at sole discretion
of DBN
Loans approved at sole discretion
of DBN
Borrower expenses No front-end fee.
Other fees may apply.
Front-end fee and restructuring fees may apply.
Grace period 6 months on interest and capital At discretion
of DBN

* Only available to existing DBN borrowers.

Find out more about the Bank of Namibia SME Economic Recovery Scheme, here...

Find out more about the KfW-supported Recovery Loan Facility, here...