Facility and Purpose

Facility has been designed b to assist individuals purchase brand new/second hand vehicles. 

Target Market

  • Salaried Employees including:
  • Non Resident Malawians with Foreign Currency Denominated Accounts
  • Foreign Nationals with Permanent Residence
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Repayment Period and Other Terms

  • Up to 36 months for second hand vehicles
  • Up to 48 months for new vehicles
  • Second hand vehicle not to be more than 8 years old by end of repayment period.

Maximum Installment  Amount

  • Up to 30% of net pay

Security

  • Lease or Bill of sale over vehicle.
  • Tradable securities other than shares e.g. Treasury Bills
  • Charge or Legal mortgage over property

Interest Rates, Fees and Charges

  • Reviewed at Bank's discretion but currently:
  • Base Rate plus 4%
  • Base Rate plus 5% for SMEs
  • Arrangement fees:1% the amount financed, borne by applicant subject to change at bank's discretion from time to time. 

Underwriting Requirements

Vet letter of undertaking( as per term loan check list)
  • Pay slip not more than 30 days old
  • Copy of Employment contract if applicable
  • Water/Electricity bills not more than 2 months old
  • Vehicle garage report by dealers or reputable garage if second hand   vehicle,  physically inspected  by  at least  two Bank Officials  one of them a Manager and ADV 10 securities completed
  • Valid driver's license
  • Vehicle registration certificate in vendor's name.
  • Vehicle to be comprehensively insured preferably under the Bancassurance scheme.
  • Offer by seller in writing or owner of the vehicle. No agents unless Power of Attorney is held and seen.
  • Sanctioned letter acknowledged by customer.
  • Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate endorsed with NBM interest before documents sent to legal(if Bill of Sale)
  • Latest Financial Statements
Security in place  before drawdown