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CRDB Bank Personal Loan

CRDB Bank

Rate
16.0%
Amount
TSh100k
Timing
Within 48 working hours

Unsecured personal loan for government and MoU-employer staff in Tanzania, TZS 100,000 to TZS 250 million from 16% p.a. on a reducing balance, repayable over up to 120 months.

  • Government or MoU private-sector employee
  • Age 18-60
  • Salary slips for last 3 months

Personal

Absa Bank Tanzania Personal Loan

Absa Bank Tanzania

Rate
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Amount
TSh1M
Timing
Quick processing

Unsecured personal loan from Absa Bank Tanzania with multiple tiers for government employees, pensioners, and Premier/Prestige customers. Loans up to TZS 200 million with repayment up to 72 months.

  • Absa Prestige or Premier banking client
  • Minimum salary TZS 2 million (Prestige) or TZS 6 million (Premier)
  • Salary channelled through an Absa account

Personal

Stanbic Bank Unsecured Personal Loan

Stanbic Bank Tanzania

Rate
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Amount
TSh1M
Timing
Quick disbursement

Unsecured personal loan from Stanbic Bank Tanzania with up to TZS 200 million, flexible repayment up to 108 months, and redraw facility after paying 3%.

  • Age 18+
  • Minimum net monthly income TZS 100,000
  • Stanbic transactional account for at least 3 months

Personal

Bank of Baroda Tanzania Personal Loan

Bank of Baroda Tanzania

Rate
15.0–18.0%
Amount
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Timing
Standard processing

Personal loan from Bank of Baroda Tanzania for salaried employees and individuals. Up to 5 times gross annual income at competitive rates of 15-18% p.a., with a well-established international banking network.

  • Salaried employee or other individual with security
  • Taxable income above TZS 3 million per year
  • At least 1 year with current employer

Personal

NMB Salaried Workers Loan

NMB Bank

Rate
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Amount
TSh500k
Timing
Standard processing

Unsecured salary loan from NMB Bank Tanzania for government and private sector employees, up to TZS 80 million with up to 7 years repayment.

  • Confirmed government or private-sector employee
  • Salary channelled through an NMB account
  • Employer facilitation agreement with NMB

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