Frequently Asked Questions
What type of cooperative society is TeciaWallet?
TeciaWallet is thrift and loans co-operative society aim at making it easier for people (especially people with low
income) to save, thereby increasing the amount of money available for lending to members. Loans and credits are provided to members at much more traditional and easier conditions than the methods adopted by commercial banks and other financial institutions
What are the Objectives of the TeciaWallet?
The objects of the TeciaWallet are to promote the economic interests of its members and especially:
a. To encourage thrift among members so that each member may cultivate the habit of making savings with a view to building up funds for their individual future use
b. To enable members to obtain loans from the society at a minimal interest rate with convenient terms of repayment.
c. To promote mutual co-operation among members.
d. To stock consumer and producer goods for distribution to members and non-members; (with priority to members) at fair and reasonable prices.
e. To operate warehouses and cold room facilities for the storage of these consumer and producer goods and let out these facilities to interested parties
f. To acquire acres of land for sale, lease or Estate development to meet the housing needs of members or for residential, commercial or industrial purposes as a form of investment for the economic benefit of members and other interested parties
g. To undertake and invest in new ventures beneficial to its members and the Society as approved by the Management Committee. These include Projects Financing; Feasibility Studies, business plan etc.
h. To undertake service businesses that will cater for the primary needs of members and other patrons managed in the overall interest of members and the Society.
i. To undertake such financial management schemes like Special Withdraw-able Deposit and Community Banking Schemes at co-operative and competitive rates for members and other interested parties.
j. To encourage fixed deposits from members out of which a fund may be established for giving short-term loans to members, to acquire stock of shares and other rewarding ventures
k. To raise funds through share holdings by members in the Society to undertake such other activities as are necessary for the attainment of these objects
l. To invest in Agricultural products. This will include crop and animal farming, buying and selling of Agricultural products and any other agricultural activity.
Can members make contributions directly from their account?
Yes, cooperative members have access to a personal dashboard which can be used to make contributions, repay loan, request loan and access statement of account.
What does being a registered member of the TeciaWallet mean?
This means a person admitted tob e a member after registration in accordance with bye-laws and regulations of TeciaWallet.
is there a fee payable on application for membership?
No.
What is loan processing fee?
Amount paid by member for processing the loan.
How much is loan processing fee?
5000 Naira.
What is the maximum loan requestable by member?
200% total saving balance.
Can a member withdraw?
Yes, by conveying 3 months notice to the one of TecialWallet Agent and provided such a member is not indebted to the society or standing as surety for a loan of another member that is not yet paid up.
What is compulsory saving?
Compulsory Savings is the normal non-withdrawable contribution made by members of the society, which enables them to access loans. it is used as processing fee and insurance fee. Members are to contribute a minimum of N5,000.00 as savings or any other amount that might be subsequently approved by the comperative admin.
Agents are to contribute a minimum of N50,000.00 as savings or any other amount that might be subsequently approved by the cooperative admin.
What is Voluntary Saving?
In addition to his/her compulsory savings, member may make special savings which may be withdrawn with two weeks notification
Who is teciawallet agent?
Loan officers evaluate, authorize, or recommend approval of loan applications for members and businesses
