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DFC's new Pacific Islands MSME Facility, launched at the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting, aims to mobilize $50 million in financing for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in Fiji, Kiribati, Tonga, Tuvalu, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, and Papua New Guinea. OI is putting together proposals risk-free to new clients ahead of DFC's December 15, 2023 submission deadline.
MSME Facility Options
Direct Loans
Flexible, long-term loans. Direct from DFC.
Qualifying entities
All financial institutions serving businesses in Fiji, Kiribati, Tonga, Tuvalu, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, or Papua New Guinea
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Loan size
US$ 5 million to US$ 50 million
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Purpose
On-lending to micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises enterprises with individual exposures up to US$ 1 million or the equilvalent of US$ 1 million in local currency
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Terms and Conditions
Customizable to meet each institution's needs
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Loan Portfolio Guarantees
Share risk with the U.S. government.
Qualifying entities
All financial institutions serving businesses in Fiji, Kiribati, Tonga, Tuvalu, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, or Papua New Guinea
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Aggregate guarantee size
US$ 5 million to US$ 20 million
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Individual loan coverage
50% of principal on each loan, up to US$ 500,000 or the equilvalent of US$ 500,000 in local currency per loan
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Purpose
Increase lending to micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises enterprises
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Terms and Conditions
Customizable to meet each institution's needs
Additional Details
DFC Call for Expressions of Interest No. 001 (Pacific Islands MSME Facility)
Bespoke solutions
Leverage DFC's financial strength.
Beyond direct loans and portfolio guarantees, the full suite of DFC financial products are available to qualifying institutions such as guarantees on bond issuances and private placements, equity, and technical assistance.
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David Olscamp
Founder, OI