First Bank of Nigeria FirstEdu Loan
FirstEdu Loan
The FirstEdu loan is available to Private schools owners who require extra funds for the smooth running of their school operations.
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Features
- Available to all private schools duly registered with CAC (either Government approved or not).
- Tenor is from 90 days to 12 months (terms and conditions apply).
- Maximum Loan amount is N20m.
- Finance of operational vehicles for schools (new and fairly used)
- Asset acquisition of up to N20m for 24 months.
- Collateral is undertaking to domicile school fees with FirstBank.
- School must have been in account relationship with any bank for a minimum of 12 months.
- School must have a minimum student population of 100.
Benefits
- Convenient means to finance working capital needs.
Accompanying Documents
- Evidence of Government Approval of school.
- School Memorandum and Articles of Association (MEMART) where applicable.
- Documents showing how long school has been in the business.
- Documents showing the number of students in the school.
- Any other documents that may be required by the bank.
Who Can Apply
- Private pre-primary, primary, secondary schools, A’ level Tuition Providers registered with both State Ministry of Education and Corporate Affairs Commission.
How to Apply
To Apply for an FirstEdu Loan,
- Download the Retail Loan Application Form
- Complete the form and submit to the Retail Team at the nearest FirstBank branch
Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the school be required to use its property as collateral for this loan?
Collateral is undertaking to domicile school fees with FirstBank.
2) Can this facility be used to construct school buildings?
The facility is a short-term facility designed to finance working capital needs of schools. There is a product (Commercial Mortgage) available for schools who want to construct school buildings.
3) What amount can a school get from the bank under this product?
Maximum Loan amount is N20m.
4) When can a school apply for this facility?
This facility is available to schools all through the year.