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Everything you need to plan your savings, estimate a loan, and get answers.

Loan Calculator

Estimate the interest, processing fee and monthly instalment for a loan. Figures are indicative — actual terms depend on your savings, repayment capacity and SACCO approval.

Interest rate8%
InterestKES 4,000
Processing fee (2%)KES 1,000
Net amount disbursedKES 49,000
Total repayableKES 54,000
Monthly instalmentKES 18,000

Indicative estimate only. Actual terms depend on your savings, repayment capacity, guarantors and SACCO approval.

KES / AUD Converter

A quick reference for members sending money from Australia. The live rate refreshes automatically; the SACCO's actual savings and loan balances are always kept in their own currency, never converted.

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Indicative reference only — not a payment or a guaranteed exchange rate. Savings and loan balances in KES and AUD are always kept and reported separately.

Frequently asked questions

Who can join Lewivest SACCO?

Any individual aged 18 or older — employees, entrepreneurs, professionals and diaspora members — as well as registered groups, businesses, religious organisations, youth and community groups through their authorised officials.

How much do I need to start saving?

Kenyan Resident members start from KES 200 per month. Gulf / Diaspora members contribute from AUD 200 per month. There is no maximum for Kenyan Resident savings.

How much can I borrow?

Individual members can borrow up to 3× their accumulated savings, subject to liquidity, repayment capacity, guarantors and approval. Business and group loans range from KES 20,000 to KES 100,000.

When can I take my first loan?

Individual (Kenyan Resident) members can borrow after a one-month savings lock-in. Existing members who have already cleared it are eligible right away.

What are the loan interest rates?

Individual loans: 1 month 4%, 3 months 8%, 6 months 10%, 12 months 12.5%. Business / group loans: 3 months 10%, 6 months 12.5%, 12 months 14%. A mandatory 2% processing fee applies to every approved loan.

Is my money safe?

Yes. The SACCO operates a dedicated account managed by a Treasurer, keeps at least 30% of capital as a liquidity reserve, records every transaction, and generates an audit trail for all sensitive actions.

How do I repay a loan?

By M-PESA, bank transfer or direct debit, on the schedule in your loan agreement. A 5-day grace period applies after each due date; after that a one-time 5% penalty is charged on the overdue amount.

Help Center

Can't find what you're looking for? Our team is happy to help with membership, savings, loans and repayments.

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