Finbond focuses on assisting clients in the emerging middle class that is formally employed, but under banked and underserved; gain access to finance and credit solutions. Finbond operates through 183 branches nationally under the Finbond Micro Finance brand. This low cost distribution network of "banking hall" type branches, where direct contact with clients is possible, offer short term [30 day - 90 day] and medium term [6 month] personal cash loans and credit life insurance products. Trained loan officers provide essential education to prospective clients on site.

Finbond has emerged as one of South Africa's leading and fastest growing providers of unique finance solutions.

* What is an MFI?

A micro-finance institution or MFI according to Standard and Poor is:

• A financial organisation whose main business is providing loans and financial services to low-income and financially underserved clients.
• A financial organisation with a dual goal of achieving a defined social mission as well as financial viability.