Saudi Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (SJHSS)
Volume-2 | Issue-10 | 892-897
Original Research Article
Loan Recovery Performance of Group-Based Micro Credit Finance Institutions in Delta State, Nigeria
Enimu Solomon, Eyo O. Emmanuel, Ofem I. Uket
Published : Oct. 30, 2017
Abstract
The study was conducted to evaluate loan recovery performance among
group-based micro credit institutions in Delta State, Nigeria using a well-structured
questionnaire and oral interview. Respondent groups were selected using stratified
random sampling technique. Primary data collected were analyzed using descriptive
statistics such as frequency distribution, table, percentage, mean and trend analysis
using bar graph and histogram. Inferential statistics such as multiple regression
analysis technique was also used. The result revealed that a total of 163,100 group
members have been reached with total savings mobilized at N2,560,126,690 and
total loan disbursed at N33,851,127,825. The mean loan repayment rate was
91.29%. The trend analysis indicated a steady rise in the amount of savings
mobilized and credit extended to groups. The result of the regression analysis
indicated that five of the estimated determinants fund size, membership size,
duration of group existence, supervision and proportion of credit repaid were
positive and statistically significant while interest charge was negative and
significant. The major constraints in loan administration by financial institutions
include government laws and regulations, lack of infrastructural facilities, diversion
of loans, delay in loan repayment, and lack of funds among others. It is therefore
recommended that group-based finance institutions should strategies on rural
savings mobilization and utilization on the rural economy for sustainable financial
inclusion.