{"id":52416,"date":"2024-12-26T15:32:48","date_gmt":"2024-12-26T15:32:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/atlantique-microfinance-partners-with-bdf-to-enhance-access-to-loans\/"},"modified":"2024-12-29T10:12:20","modified_gmt":"2024-12-29T10:12:20","slug":"atlantique-microfinance-partners-with-bdf-to-enhance-access-to-loans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/atlantique-microfinance-partners-with-bdf-to-enhance-access-to-loans\/","title":{"rendered":"Atlantique Microfinance partners with BDF to enhance access to loans"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The collaboration focuses on providing loan guarantees through BDF, particularly for clients who lack sufficient collateral. The partnership agreement was signed on December 24, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>The Managing Director of Atlantique Microfinance Plc, Mohamed Aarouch, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, highlighting that it would enable the institution to expand its customer base and foster mutual growth.<\/p>\n<p>Mary Lambasha, the Deputy Managing Director of Atlantique Microfinance, emphasized that the agreement is a significant milestone in making financial services more accessible. <\/p>\n<p>She pointed out that the partnership would benefit a wide range of clients, especially those with no collateral or insufficient assets, opening up opportunities for individuals who previously struggled to secure loans due to collateral limitations.<\/p>\n<p>Munyeshyaka Vincent, the CEO of BDF, noted that the collaboration addresses a key challenge of lacking collateral faced by many customers. <\/p>\n<p>He explained that the partnership would allow both institutions to serve a larger group of clients while also strengthening Atlantique Microfinance\u2019s ability to provide loans to more individuals.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the partnership is expected to help Atlantique Microfinance increase its client base, leading to a rise in available loan funds, which in turn supports the institution\u2019s financial growth. <\/p>\n<p>BDF will also offer financial management training to Atlantique Microfinance\u2019s clients to help them fully capitalize on the benefits of the partnership.<\/p>\n<p>Since its arrival in Rwanda in 2019, Atlantique Microfinance has built a strong reputation for promoting inclusive financial services. The institution is part of AMIFA Holdings, based in Morocco, which is affiliated with Banque Centrale Populaire du Maroc (Groupe BCP). <\/p>\n<p>AMIFA Holdings operates in several other African countries, including C\u00f4te d&#8217;Ivoire, Mali, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Gabon, Guinea, Madagascar, and Rwanda.<\/p>\n<p>Atlantique Microfinance currently operates six branches in Rwanda and plans to open additional branches to further expand its presence. <\/p>\n<p>The company\u2019s headquarters are located in Nyarugenge District, at Yyussa City Center, also known as Makuza Peace Plaza.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-79457\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/0a54ee7714ac4ebba9b2a80a93b79e1c_18-fefb4.jpg\" alt=\"The Managing Director of Atlantique Microfinance Plc, Mohamed Aarouch (left) exchanging documents with Munyeshyaka Vincent, the CEO of BDF after signing the agreement. \" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-79458\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/2-ku_rundi_ruhande_umuyobozi_mukuru_wa_bdf_bwana_munyeshyaka_vincent_yavuze_ko_gukorana_na_atlantique_microfinance_ari.jpg\" alt=\"Munyeshyaka Vincent, the CEO of BDF, noted that the collaboration addresses a key challenge of lacking collateral faced by many customers. \" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-79459\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/4-umuyobozi_mukuru_wa_atlantique_microfinance_plc_mohamed_aarouch_kuruhande_rumwe_ndetse_n_umuyobozi_mukuru_wa_bdf_mun.jpg\" alt=\"The partnership agreement was signed on December 24, 2024.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-79460\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/5-umuyobozi_mukuru_wungirije_wa_atlantique_microfinance_mary_lambasha_yavuze_ko_ayo_masezerano_ari_intambwe_ikomeye_ba.jpg\" alt=\"Mary Lambasha, the Deputy Managing Director of Atlantique Microfinance, emphasized that the agreement is a significant milestone in making financial services more accessible. \" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-79461\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/6-atlantique_microfinance_yasobanuye_serivise_itanga-fa83b.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-79462\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/7-bafashe_ifoto_y_urwibutso-4572e.jpg\" alt=\" Employees of Atlantique Microfinance Plc and BDF after the two institutions signed a partnership agreement to promote financial services.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-79456\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/1-impande_zombi_zari_zitabiriye_iki_gikorwa_cyo_gusinya_amasezerano-05f05.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Atlantique Microfinance, a microfinance institution, has signed a partnership agreement with the Business Development Fund (BDF) to enhance loan accessibility for its customers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":62,"featured_media":2000079455,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[75],"byline":[170],"hashtag":[],"class_list":["post-52416","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-homenews","byline-igihe"],"bylines":[{"id":170,"name":"IGIHE","slug":"igihe","description":"","image":{"id":0,"url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&f=y&r=g","alt":"Default avatar","title":"Default avatar","caption":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","sizes":[]},"user_id":8}],"contributors":[{"id":170,"name":"IGIHE","slug":"igihe","description":"","image":{"id":0,"url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&f=y&r=g","alt":"Default avatar","title":"Default 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