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OCOTITOLOJU C.I.C.UCooperative Union
Loans

Five loan products. Zero interest.

Borrow against your standing in the cooperative — with a transparent processing fee, never interest.

Loan Products

Choose the facility that fits your need

Interest-Free Loan (Standard)

The cooperative's standard facility — no interest, a transparent processing fee only.

Eligibility
Confirmed member, zero arrears, no other active loan
Guarantors
4 guarantors required
Processing
Standard processing
Fee & Limit
5% processing fee · up to 2–3× your Share & Savings balance

Emergency Loan (Short-Term)

A fast-track facility for urgent, unplanned needs.

Eligibility
Confirmed member, zero arrears
Guarantors
2 guarantors required
Processing
24-hour fast-track review
Fee & Limit
10% processing fee · amount subject to approval

Development Loan

For larger, purpose-driven projects such as home improvement or business expansion.

Eligibility
Confirmed member for 12+ months, documented purpose
Guarantors
4 guarantors required
Processing
Standard processing

Salary Advance

For members on active payroll deduction, advanced against upcoming salary.

Eligibility
Confirmed member, registered employer, active payroll deduction
Guarantors
Employer verification in lieu of guarantors
Processing
Standard processing

Education Loan

Supports tuition and education-related expenses for members or their dependents.

Eligibility
Confirmed member, valid admission letter
Guarantors
3 guarantors required
Processing
Standard processing

Not sure which loan fits?

Speak with your Account Officer — they’ll help match your need to the right product.

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Application Process

From application to disbursement

1

Submit Application

Choose a loan product, enter the amount, purpose, and your guarantors' details.

2

Guarantor Consent

Your nominated guarantors confirm their consent digitally.

3

Account Officer Review

Your Account Officer reviews eligibility and supporting documents.

4

Approval

Applications above the standard threshold are routed to the Credit Committee.

5

Offer & Acceptance

You review the offer — amount, tenor, and repayment schedule — and accept digitally.

6

Disbursement

Funds are disbursed to your account following dual sign-off by Finance.

Repayment

Clear repayment terms, from day one

Your loan offer shows the exact monthly instalment, tenor, and total repayable before you accept — no surprises later.

  • Monthly instalment is fixed for the life of the loan
  • First repayment is due 30 days after disbursement
  • Repayments can be made via payment gateway, bank transfer, or payroll deduction
  • Missed repayments trigger member and guarantor notifications, not immediate penalties
FAQs

Common questions about loans

Yes. In line with our non-interest financial model, loans carry no interest — only a transparent processing fee (5% for the Interest-Free Loan, 10% for the Emergency Loan) disclosed before you accept any offer. This is grounded in the cooperative's by-laws and applicable cooperative law, not a conventional interest-based framework.

Loan amounts are generally capped at two to three times your Share & Savings balance, subject to the cooperative's approved policies and your eligibility.

It depends on the loan product — typically 2 for the Emergency Loan and up to 4 for the Interest-Free or Development Loan. Your guarantors must also be Confirmed Members in good standing.

A late payment attracts a penalty of 2% of the total amount loaned, subject to Board approval. Early contact with the cooperative always helps if you anticipate a difficulty.

Confirmed members can apply for a loan today

Not yet a Confirmed Member? Membership grows into full loan eligibility within six months.

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