General Loans FAQS
What are the requirements for getting approved for an AL QASR loan?
Al Qasr Investments is providing Pre-Approved Short-Term Unsecured Emergency loans mainly after entering into an MOU with your employer. Once the loan is approved, you will get an email or SMS from Al Qasr Investments specifying the loan limit approved. You will be required to confirm the loan approval on your account by entering your ID no. and mobile no. There will be no other questions are asked and no security is required. There is also no paper work as terms and conditions are in the WebApp. You will need to accept the terms and conditions in order to acquire a loan.
What are the loan periods and the applicable interest rates?
Unsecured Loans
- 7 days loan — 4% flat
- 15 days loan– 6% flat
- 30 days loan– 8% flat
- Secured Loans 5% flat
What is the processing fee and any hidden charges?.
We do not charge any processing fee and there are no hidden charges. Apart from interest, we only charge Ksh 50 as MPesa charges for disbursement.
How do I receive the loan proceeds?
The loan amount minus interest and MPesa charges are credited to your MPesa account.
What are the loan limits and what is the basis of the limits?
Currently, we offer minimum loan limit of Ksh 5000 and maximum loan limit of Ksh 30,000. These limits are based on your net salary. However, you can avail a minimum loan of Ksh 1000 within your limit.
Can I have multiple loans within my loan limit?
No. Once you have availed a loan, it needs to be repaid to avail another loan.
What is the time gap for availing another loan after I have cleared my earlier loan?
The loan balance is updated immediately you repay your loan and within seconds, you become eligible for another loan within your loan limit.
Can I access the loan without a smart phone?
In addition to the Al Qasr Investments WEBApp, the loans can be accessed by calling our office line.
How do I repay my loan?
You can repay your loan by tapping Repay Loan Icon on our WEBApp’s Home screen or through our USSD by dialling *483*93#. Safaricom MPesa screen will appear in our WEBApp and USSD for you to enter your MPesa password and repay the loan.
Can I prepay my loan?
Yes. If you avail a loan for a period of 30 days and repay within 7 days or 15 days, you shall be charged interest rate for the period you have used the loan and excess interest shall be refunded to you.
Can I repay loan on behalf of another person?
Yes, you can. You need to go to your Safaricom MPesa, tap LIPA NA MPESA and then fill as under: – Paybill no. ______ Account no. Mobile no. of the person you are paying for Amount Ksh you want to pay
Can I repay the loan partially?
Yes, the loan can be repaid partially also. The minimum amount of loan repayment accepted is Kshs 500.
What happens if I am not able to repay my loan at all or able to repay partially by the due date?
If you are not able to repay the loan within the stipulated time, there is a provision for one-time automatic roll over of the outstandings with a nominal penalty of 2% over the prevailing rate for another tenure i.e. 7 days loan will be extended for another 7 days, 15 days loan will be extended for another 15 days and 30 days loan for another 30 days. If you repay the outstandings within the roll over period, you are considered a good borrower and become eligible for another loan immediately on repayment of the outstandings.
What happens if I am not able to repay the loan even within the rolled over period?
In that case, the loan is considered as a Default and appropriate recovery proceedings will be initiated by the company.
Instant Personal Loans FAQS
Personal Loan Features
- Minimum loan amount is KES 100,000
- Maximum loan amount is KES 1,000,000
- Repayment period of up to 12 months
What is the Loan eligibility criteria?
To get approved and to enhance your borrowing limit, check your eligibility against the following criteria:
- Age : You must be between 22-55 years old
- City : All major cities
- Salaried professional
- Resident of Kenya
What Documents do I need?
Keep these documents handy to speed up the sign-up process
- Photo ID
- Address see proof List
- Bank details (A/c no & Bank Code)
- A selfie Guidelines
- Certified copy of ID/ valid Passport for non – Kenyans
- KRA PIN Certificate/ equivalent tax certificate for Diaspora clients .
- Latest three (3) months pay slips
- Latest six (6) months bank statements
- Proof of residence document
- Letter from employer
- Check off letter (where applicable)
- Current Contract Letter must be provided by Customers employed on contract, Commission income earners and expatriates.
- For Rental income - Original or certified true copy of tenancy agreement provide, supported by Deed of Rental Assignment upon loan approval.
List of accepted documents
Photo ID Proof
- front and back side
- Passport & Driving License
Bank Details
- Account number
- Bank code
- Branch Detail
Selfie Photo
- Should have full face
- Should not be full nude
- Facial expression should be normal
- Should not be b/w or monocolour
- Should not be screenshot or photo of a photo
- Should be crisp and clear
- Should be matching with the photo in the ID
Proof of Address
- Electricity Bill
- Water Bill
- Bank statement
- Property/Municipal tax receipt
- Post-paid mobile Bill
- Telephone Bill
- Broadband Bill
- Registered rental agreement + latest utility bill
How do I apply? – 3 Easy steps
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Funds At Your Disposal
We offer a wide variety of loans ranging from Kshs 10,000 to Kshs 3,00,000 with a repayment tenure of up to 1 year. Fulfil all your financial needs with our hassle-free digital loans, which are designed to help you live life at the fullest.
What are the requirements for a staff loan?
- Duly signed application form
- Certified true copy of original ID
- Copy of KRA PIN certificate
- Three months pay slips (for salaried employees only)
- Six months certified bank statements
- Two passport photos
- Post dated cheques for the duration of loan
- Employment card (for salaried employees only)
- Employment contract (for salaried employees only)
- Memorandum Of Understanding with your employer where necessary
What is the loan term?
- Repayment period ranges from one (1) to twelve (12) months
Bill Discounting FAQS
Who can avail Invoice Discounting?
- Business to Business Services
- Manufacturers
- Distributors
What is the difference between Factoring and Invoice Finance?
Invoice Finance is confidential as details of customers or buyers are retained with the seller and the customers are not aware of the discounting agreement. In Factoring, the lender or the factor contacts the buyer for payments and payments are made directly to the bank. No confidentiality of customer information is maintained.
Is any security required if I take Invoice Finance with you?
Invoice Discounting does not require any property security as collateral. Your debtors or your Accounts receivable ledger for which you seek finance will be your collateral.
How will I know if Invoice Discounting is good for me?
Invoice Discounting will work for you if you have:
- Less bad debts
- Customers who make timely payments
- Customers have a minimum 30 day credit period
- You meet the minimum turnover criteria
What are the advantages of Invoice Discounting?
- A quick release of the funds
- Paperless online process
- No security or pledging of assets required
How much loan can I avail of?
The amount of loan sanctioned to you depends upon your financial requirement, credit assessment. We can grant up to 90% of the invoice value depending upon conditions.
Documents required for Invoice Discounting
- KYC documents of the applicant/co-applicant- ID card copy, Address proof
- TAX/VAT registration certificate and TAX returns
- Audited financials of the business
- Copy of company certificate of incorporation/ Business Registration certificate
- PIN certificate of the Company/ Business
- Company CR12
- ID copy and PIN certificate copy of the director(s)/ owner(s)
- Six months certified bank statement for the company/ business
- Duly filed and signed business loan application form
- Duly filed and signed loan agreement
- Particular invoices, delivery notes and also where applicable, credit notes
- Collateral will exist in the form of letters of undertaking/assignment from the procurement entities
Loan Term
- Repayment period ranges from one (1) to three (3) months
Hire Purchase FAQS
What are the benefits of Hire Purchase?
- Payments in convenient installments
- Simple documentation
- Quick turnaround time of 24 hours
- No hidden costs like legal fees and stamp duty
- Insurance Premium Financing for the assets purchased
- Approval in 12 hours
What are the Hire Purchase requirements for Indviduals ?
- Fully Completed Asset Finance Loan Application form (available at all NIC Bank branches & motor vehicle dealers)
- Latest 6 months’ bank statements (original or certified copies)
- Latest 3 months’ payslips (if employed)
- Copy of ID Card
- Copy of PIN Certificate
- Proforma invoice/sale agreement
In addition to the above, for used vehicles, additional documents required are:
- Copies of logbook/import papers
- Current market valuation report from either AA Kenya, Regent Valuers or the vehicle franchise holder in Kenya.
What are the requirements for Limited Companies?
- Fully Completed Asset Finance Loan Application form (Available at all NIC branches & motor vehicle dealers)
- Latest 6 months’ bank statements (Original or certified copies)
- Certificate of Incorporation/Registration
- Memorandum & Articles of Association
- ID & PIN Certificate copies for all directors
- Copy of company PIN Certificate
- Proforma invoice/sale agreement
In addition to the above, for used vehicles, additional documents required are:
- Copies of logbook/import papers
- Current market valuation report from either AA Kenya, Regent Valuers or the vehicle franchise holder in Kenya
Cheque Discounting FAQS
What are the features of Cheque Discounting?
- Maximum Loan – 80% of value of cheque
- Minimum loan – Ksh.50,000
- Maximum Term – 2 months
What are the requirements for Cheque Discounting?
- Cheque being discounted
- Copy of an acknowledged invoice or payment voucher, to support the payment
- Copy of company certificate of incorporation/ Business Registration certificate
- PIN certificate of the Company/ Business
- ID copy and PIN certificate copy of the director(s)/ owner(s)
- Six months certified bank statements for the company/ business
- Duly filed and signed business loan application form
- Duly filed and signed loan agreement
- Copy of company certificate of incorporation/ Business Registration certificate
What is the Duration for Cheque Discounting?
Repayment period ranges from one (1) to two (2) months
Insurance Premium Finance FAQs
What are the Features of Insurance Premium Financing
- The product shall cover premiums for commercial, vehicle, auto, plant and other major insurance covers.
- Full amount of insurance premium is paid to the insurer
- Up to 11 affordable monthly installments on the loan
- Attractive Flat rate
- No extra fees charged
What are the benefits of Insurance Premium Financing
- Affordable repayments
- Improved cash flow position
- Flexibility in payment options
- No credit appraisal for the facility to be taken up
- Convenient and simple documentation
- Easy application process
- Quick processing time
- No hidden charges or fees
- Competitive pricing
- Turnaround time for payment of premium to the Insurance Company is 48 hours.
What are the requirements for Insurance Premium Financing
- Completed IPF agreement form
- Certified copy of valid Identification
- Financial Card Number and good credit history
- Current cheque and postdated cheques to settle monthly installments
- 2 Passport photographs
- 6 months bank statements
- Copy of National ID/PIN for individual applicants
- Copy of Certificate of Incorporation/ Certificate of Registration for business entities
- Company PIN
- Copy of Memorandum & Articles of Association, Partnership Deed or other constitutive document as per registered entity type for corporate entities
Insurance Premium Finance FAQS for Brokers
What are the benefits to you, the Broker?
- Enhance your own cash flow by receiving upfront commission.
- No cumbersome paperwork for you, as we take care of the finance agreement for signature by your client.
- Increase your competitive advantage and offer your clients easy instalment payment options.
What are the financial Benefits to your Clients, the Insured’s?
- Improve your client’s cash flow by not only offering them payments spread by instalments instead of an annual payment, but they can also claim their VAT input credit upfront.
- Reduce administration and bank charges for your client through our one-stop payment plan making a single payment for multiple Insurer premiums.
- Provide cash flow certainty through a competitive interest rate that is fixed for the financing period.
- You offer them a specialist finance product for Commercial and Corporate Premiums, with quoted rates and flexible payment options.
What are the IPF requirements for Brokers?
- Your client will be required to sign a Finance Agreement with Al Qasr Investments Limited.