The General loan (Small loan) is a product which is offered to a female entrepreneur only. The core objective of this product is to empower the women in the country so that they can contribute to the economy effectively.

The key features of this loan are:

  • The loan is for expansion of small businesses only.
  • Helps underprivileged to overcome the dependency on moneylenders.
  • Develops a self-help mentality and self-employment capacities of the entrepreneurs.
  • Makes the underprivileged communities self-reliant through involving in income-generating activities.

Loan ceiling (1st loan)

LKR 30,000

Insurance / loan processing fees

Insurance: Applicable

Processing: Applicable

No. of instalments

11, 21,46,67,91 weeks

Loan duration / period

3,6,12, 18, 24 months

Processing time for 1st loan

1 week

Grace period

1 week

Age limit

For first loan: 18 - 75

Maximum loan limit

Up to LKR 500,000

Collateral requirement

Loan Security Fund