What types of loans does Unison Sacco offer?
Unison Sacco offers a diverse range of loan products tailored to meet the various financial needs of its members. Below is an overview of the available loan types:
i) Salary in advance
ii) Mobile loan
iii) Salary advance
iv) Fosa flex
v) Normal loan
vi) Preferential loan
vii) Biashara loan
viii) Chama loan
How do I open a new account with Unison Sacco?
By completing a membership application form and USSD application form from the unison sacco website Downloads.
What are the requirements for becoming a member of Unison Sacco?
Individuals original and copy of national ID or passport.
Passport photograph.
Copy of KRA pin certificates.
Copy of payslip for salaried members
How can I apply for a loan at Unison Sacco
A member can obtain a loan application form from the branch and submit it to credit office/ get a loan form from the website, fill it and send via email.
When does a member become eligible for a loan?
A member becomes eligible after a minimum membership period of three months and on fulfilling all requirements of a specific loan product. Members who transfer their deposits from another Sacco are exempted from the waiting period.
How can I apply for a loan at Unison Sacco?
A member can obtain a loan application form from the branch and submit it to credit office/ get a loan form from the website, fill it and send via email.
What is the difference between Shares, Deposits and Savings?
Shares:
- The amount representing a member’s portion in the equity of the society as a co-owner
- No member other than a Cooperative Society shall hold more than one-fifth (1/5) of the total shares
- Shares are not used to determine the eligibility of a borrower or a guarantor
- Shares are not withdraw able but are transferable
Deposits
- Every member must make regular deposits towards alpha deposits in accordance with Savings and loans policies
- They are not withdrawn in part or in full as long as a person is a member of the Sacco
- These deposits may be used to determine the eligibility of a borrower or a guarantor
Savings
In addition to shares and deposits a member may invest in a saving account. The Sacco provides the following savings products:
- Imani savings
- Junior star savings
- Seasonal savings
- Ordinary savings
- Fixed deposit
- Save as you earn savings
Who decides on what interest to charge?
Interests on loans are reviewed from time to time by the BOD on recommendation of Management.
Can a member capitalize interest rebates or dividends to boost ones shares?
Yes, that is allowed. All that one needs to do is to instruct in writing
Can a member use dividends or interest rebates to clear loans?
Yes by communicating the same in writing
What are the acceptable Securities for a loan?
- Guarantors
- Deposits in the SACCO
- Land
- Buildings
- Vehicles
Who is eligible to be a guarantor?
Any active member in good standing is allowed to be a guarantor provided that one has not over guaranteed.A guarantor must be willing and able to repay the loan guaranteed if the loanees fail to pay.
What is the role of a guarantor?
Guarantors are jointly (together) and severally (individually) liable for the repayment of a loan in the event of the borrower’s default.
What are the rights of a guarantor?
- The right to obtain a copy of the letter of guarantee or contract of guarantee and any other documents in relation to the loan transaction
- The right to the information on the outstanding balance of the account of the borrower with the Society subject to the borrowers consent
- The right to be indemnified by the borrower for any payment made to the Society. This means that he can sue the borrower for the amount that he has paid to the Sacco
What does a borrower need to know about a the loan the he is guaranteeing?
- Loan amount
- Repayment period
- Applicant source of income
- Applicants term of employment
- Applicants retirement date
- Applicants contact details
- Any other details relating to the applicants character
What are available disbursement channels?
- EFT(Electronic Funds Transfer)
- RTGS(Real Time Gross Settlement)
- Cash withdrawal from the teller
- M-BANKING
- ATM
Can one clear a loan in full before repayment is over?
Can one alter loan repayment period during the repayment of the loan?
On loanees request the repayment period may be altered at any stage of repaying the loan provided that the request is within the limits of a particular loan term, and is endorsed by all guarantors, if extension.