NMB Bank (NMB) says it is in discussions with local insurance firms to develop a credit insurance guarantee aimed at improving farmers’ access to finance. The move follows persistent collateral challenges, which continue to hinder lending to farmers. NMB Bank divisional executive Erasmus Bhunu confirmed that the bank is working with three insurers to develop…
NMB spearheads agric credit insurance product
To support lending growth, NMBZ has secured more than US$185 million in credit lines and is finalising an additional US$70 million facility expected to strengthen its funding pipeline further.