Askari Business Solution

Askari Business Solution

Overview

Askari Business Solution (ABS) has been designed to meet financial requirements of small and medium size businesses. The core objective of this product program is to provide a complete financing package with quick and convenient processing. Types of credit facilities under this product program includes RF, TF, LC & LG and Export Refinance (ERF -I & II).

Key Features

Features Criteria
Purpose ABS – 1 (Running Finance)
To meet working capital requirements of the business.
ABS – 2 (Term Finance)
To finance fixed assets (excluding Plant & Machinery) i.e. civil works, commercial vehicle, solar panel, generators etc.
ABS – 3 (Letter of Credit)
For import of raw material etc. (excluding Plant & Machinery)
ABS – 4 (Letter of Guarantee)
For issuance of Bid Bond, Performance Guarantee, Advance Payment Guarantee etc.
ABS – 5 (Export Re-Finance ERF-I&II)
For Export Re-Finance (Pre-Shipment & Post Shipment)
Nature of Finance
  • ABS – 1 : Running Finance Facility (Short Term)
  • ABS – 2 : Term Finance Facility (Long Term)
  • ABS – 3 : Letter of Credit (LCs)
  • ABS – 4 : Letter of Guarantee (LGs)
  • ABS – 5 : Export Refinance (ERF-I & II)
Max Financing Amount Small Enterprises: Rs. 15.00M (Max)
Medium Enterprises: Rs. 25.00M (Max)
Pricing / Markup rate Competitive markup rates
Processing Charges As per Bank SOC
TAT 10 days
Collateral Type
Nature of Security Margin
ABS – 1 (RF)
Hypothecation of stock and receivables, as per bank’s policy.
25% margin
ABS – 2 (TF)
i. Charge on assets (properties / vehicles)
ii. 03 postdated cheques for immediate re-course to recover installment or full loan amount.
20% margin.
ABS – 3 & 4 (LC & LG) As per Bank Policy
ABS – 5 ERF (Pre-shipment / Post Shipment) As per Bank Policy
Mortgage of property in the name of borrower or third party. 25% margin (borrower property).

30% margin (third-party property).
HPA on vehicle (max 10 years old at loan maturity). 25% margin. Max exposure: Rs. 3.0 Million.
Liquid collateral (DSCs, TDRs, lien on deposit). 10% margin.
Personal guarantee of borrower / partners / directors.

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria Requirement
Applicant's legal structure Sole Proprietor, Partnership firm (registered), Private Limited company, Limited Company
Age of applicant ABS 1, 3 & 4: Minimum 25 years and maximum 60 years at the time of application. The age can go up to 70 years along with renewal of facility, with strong succession plan having young successors as descendants, meeting initial criteria.

ABS 2: Minimum 25 years and maximum 60 years at the time of application, however maximum age not to exceed 65 years at the time of maturity of loan.

Any one of the partner / directors must meet above criteria.
Business age Business being in operation for the last 03 years.
eCIB
  • Clear eCIB, no instance of overdues during the past 06 months (latest).
  • Only 01 instance of 60+ days overdue and upto 02 instances of 30+ overdues during the last 12 months is allowed with proper justification.
The above criteria will apply to all the following:-
  • Private Limited / Limited Companies and Partnership Firms.
  • Sole Proprietors
  • All partners of firm and their associated concerns.
  • All directors of company and their associated concerns.
NTN Certificate Compulsory
Sales As a minimum, 50% of sales as reported in the Income Estimation Report must be routed through bank account(s).
Electricity Bill Only two times late payment during the last 12 months is allowed in electricity bill of business premises.
Bank Account Maintenance Minimum 01-year bank account statement with AKBL
Or
Minimum 02 years bank statement with any other bank

Documents Required

Documents Required (pre-approval)

  1. Loan Application Form for SE/ME.
  2. Photocopy of the Computerized National Identity Card of Borrowers / Partners / Directors.
  3. Latest financials (preferably last 03 years)
  4. Projected Cash Flows matching with tenor of facility for exiting business.
  5. Income estimation report.
  6. Bank Statement

In case of Sole Proprietorship

  1. Copy of NTN Certificate.

In case of Partnership

  1. Copy of Partnership Deed / Register Partnership Deed
  2. Partnership Mandate for authorized signatories or any other legal directions.

In case of Private limited company / Limited company

  1. Certificate of incorporation
  2. Memorandum and Articles of Association
  3. Latest Financial Statements / In house financials (Last 3 Years), as per SBP SME PRs.
  4. Form 29
  5. Form A
  6. Board Resolution to avail financing and authorizing person(s) for signatures on bank documents.

Property Documents required (copies)

  1. Title document (Sale deed / Allotment Letter)
  2. Possession Certificate.
  3. In case of constructed property
    • Approved Building Plan
      • Possession certificate
      • Completion certificate

Other Documents

  1. Initial Legal Opinion from Legal Firm on AKBL's panel.
  2. Evaluation Report / BOQ
  3. Visit Report as per prescribed format
  4. NOC / NEC

Any other document may be obtained in addition to the above mentioned list as per AKBL’s Credit Procedure and CAD Manual

How to Apply

To view the flyer of Askari Business Solution, please click here
To view the instruction guide for Applying SME Financing, please click here 
To view Frequently Asked Questions related to Askari Business Solution, please click here

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