Seylan Bank helps to empower MSMEs
View(s):The Government of Sri Lanka, working with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), has introduced a special programme for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). This initiative allows MSMEs lacking adequate collateral to obtain loans through 13 selected banks and financial institutions, including Seylan Bank. Through the collaborative launch of the National Credit Guarantee Institution Ltd (NCGIL), the bank, said in a media release, that it reaffirms its continued commitment to inclusive financial empowerment and holistic simplified solutions aimed at strengthening national economic development.
Through the NCGIL’s enabling of uncollateralised lending through partial credit guarantees, banks will be able to assess entrepreneurs based on cash flow and business viability other than asset security, marking the first national-scale, risk-sharing credit guarantee model introduced in Sri Lanka, with Seylan Bank playing a critical role in its implementation. Backed by the Government, the Ministry of Finance, and Economic Stabilization and National Policies, and ADB, NCGIL aims to resolve the limited access to capital due to insufficient collateral that functions as a persistent barrier to success for MSMEs.
The initiative will allow MSMEs to fund capital expenditure and permanent working capital needs with eligible loans ranging from Rs. 500,000 to Rs. 25 million. The NCGIL will secure up to 67 per cent of qualifying loans, in case of eventuality under the guarantee scheme. Additionally, a guarantee fee of 1 to 2 per cent per annum, based on the business’s risk profile, will be applicable and recovered annually on the outstanding guaranteed amount. Special consideration is afforded to priority sectors including women-owned or managed businesses, manufacturing enterprises, tourism, agriculture and information technology, and export-oriented industries.
As part of this initiative, the LIYA SHAKTHI Guarantee Scheme has been introduced to strengthen access to finance for women-owned and women-led MSMEs. This programme provides enhanced guarantee coverage of up to 80 per cent of the loan amount or capital outstanding, compared to the 67 per cent coverage available under the standard guarantee scheme currently operated by the NCGIL. By supporting women entrepreneurs with greater financial security, LIYA SHAKTHI aims to empower female-led enterprises and encourage their active contribution to Sri Lanka’s economic growth.
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