Opening Biashara

Terms & charges

What a facility costs, how it is communicated, and what is never charged.

  • No hidden charges
  • Applying is free

The parts of a cost

Anatomy of your cost

Every part of a facility’s cost, and when it is known. The segments are not drawn to scale; hatched parts are not fixed in the published terms.

The cost of a facility is made of the principal, interest at 2.8% per month, a processing fee and other applicable charges disclosed at approval. Applying costs nothing.
  • PrincipalThe approved amount
  • Interest2.8% per month1
  • Processing feeDisclosed at approval
  • Other applicable chargesDisclosed at approval
  • Cost of applyingNone

Timing

When you are told

  1. At enquiryIndicative terms
  2. At approval, in writingFull approved terms
  3. Before disbursementRepayment schedule
  4. In writingAny change to terms

Charges

How charges are communicated

Interest is quoted per month

2.8% per month applies across all four products, calculated on the approved principal.

No hidden charges

Every applicable loan charge appears on a written schedule. Nothing is charged without your prior acceptance.

Free access to service

No fees or commissions are required to be served. Enquiries, applications and credit assessment are free.

You accept before signing

Interest, any processing fee and other loan charges are explained and accepted before you commit.

All charges scheduled & accepted

We have no hidden charges. Every applicable loan fee, including any processing fee, is listed on a written schedule and applies only after you accept it. Access to service, application and credit assessment require no fees or commissions.

Responsible lending

Responsible lending

Lending that can be accounted for — documented, disclosed and confidential.

Licensing position

Biashara renews its money lending licence every year. The licence page presents the reference copy and key details. For verification of the current licence, kindly contact the Board of Directors.2

Money Lending Licence 1451/ML

Client safeguards

Approved terms are disclosed before signature, client information is handled confidentially, and collections are conducted within the law and with respect for the client.

Documentation

Required client information and supporting documents are reviewed and recorded before approval.

Affordability

Ability to repay forms a core part of every credit decision, not an afterthought.

Terms disclosure

Approved interest, processing fee, repayment schedule and other applicable terms are communicated in writing.

Confidentiality

Client information is used only for legitimate assessment and servicing purposes.

Three people in a meeting reviewing documents
Clear conversations · Careful assessment

Notes

  1. 2.8% per month applies across all four products, calculated on the approved principal.

    Company Profile 2026 · page 15

  2. Biashara renews its money lending licence every year. To verify the current licence, kindly contact the Board of Directors.

    Company Profile 2026 · page 24