First City Monument Bank has said that no fewer than 25,800 Small and Medium Scale Enterprises have accessed between N5m and N100m facility to purchase equipment needed to grow and expand their businesses.
The bank said it has provided about N45.9bn loan guarantee support to SMEs with inadequate collateral coverage in the start-up stage and has disbursed over N637.08bn in loans to entrepreneurs.
With a four years repayment option, the bank said the asset finance facility was open to early-phase businesses of less than five years and growing SMEs to help fund new equipment addition or replace depreciating assets to sustain growth trajectory.
According to the Group Head of Business Banking at FCMB, George Ogbonnaya, the SMEs in Nigeria have what it takes to be more productive and contribute more to economic growth.
He, however, noted that they face a major challenge which bothers on their capacity to raise funds to acquire modern equipment and other assets.
He said, “FCMB understands the challenges SMEs face in securing funding and is committed to providing them with the financial support they need to grow and succeed.”
“The FCMB Asset Finance facility is conveniently structured to provide a viable option for SMEs to acquire business assets at an affordable rate. So far, the uptake by SMEs has been impressive, and it is helping them to succeed.”
According to the statement, in recognition of its support to SMEs in the country, FCMB was awarded “Best Bank with the Highest Impact on SMEs in Nigeria” for the second consecutive year by the Development Bank of Nigeria at its annual awards ceremony.
(Punch)
Do you want to share a story with us? Do you want to advertise with us? Do you need publicity for a product, service, or event? Contact us on WhatsApp +2348183319097 Email: platformtimes@gmail.com
We are committed to impactful investigative journalism for human interest and social justice. Your donation will help us tell more stories. Kindly donate any amount HERE
