Loan purpose
Loans for the expansion of entrepreneurial activity and development purposes
Loan type
• Micro loans: up to AMD 6 mln. or equivalent foreign currency
• Small loans: from AMD 6 mln. to AMD 33 mln. or equivalent foreign currency
• Medium loans: from AMD 33 mln. to AMD 200 mln. or other equivalent currency
• Large loans: from AMD 200 mln. and more or other equivalent currency
• Small loans: from AMD 6 mln. to AMD 33 mln. or equivalent foreign currency
• Medium loans: from AMD 33 mln. to AMD 200 mln. or other equivalent currency
• Large loans: from AMD 200 mln. and more or other equivalent currency
Loan currency
AMD, USD , EUR (Exchange rate fluctuations may have an impact on the redemption of loans denominated in foreign currency)
Loan amount
Minimum AMD 5,000.001 or equivalent foreign currency
Within the framework of EIB project minimum - AMD 5.000.000
Within the framework of the program for increasing the competitiveness of SMEs in the countries of the Eastern Partnership (EaP SME), a minimum of AMD 2,500,000 and other currency equivalent to maximum of EUR 3,000,000.
The maximum amount of the loan granted is conditioned by: • Loan purpose
• Customer's creditworthiness
• Loan security proposed by the customer
• Loan risk assessment
• Normative field requirements determined by the RA Central Bank and international agreements. The provided loan amount is conditioned and connected with:
• Loan purpose
• Customer's creditworthiness
• Loan security proposed by the customer,
• Loan risk assessment,
• Normative field requirements determined by the RA Central Bank and international agreements.
• Within the framework of GAF SME project for business women - maximum AMD 160.000.000
Within the framework of EIB project minimum - AMD 5.000.000
Within the framework of the program for increasing the competitiveness of SMEs in the countries of the Eastern Partnership (EaP SME), a minimum of AMD 2,500,000 and other currency equivalent to maximum of EUR 3,000,000.
The maximum amount of the loan granted is conditioned by: • Loan purpose
• Customer's creditworthiness
• Loan security proposed by the customer
• Loan risk assessment
• Normative field requirements determined by the RA Central Bank and international agreements. The provided loan amount is conditioned and connected with:
• Loan purpose
• Customer's creditworthiness
• Loan security proposed by the customer,
• Loan risk assessment,
• Normative field requirements determined by the RA Central Bank and international agreements.
• Within the framework of GAF SME project for business women - maximum AMD 160.000.000
Annual interest rate
AMD loans
• 15-19%
• for the loans provided within the framework of GAF project – 13.75-14.4%.
• in the case of granting loans under the Women's SME Program of GAF-13.75-13.9%
• USD – 10.5-15%
• EUR- 10-15%
Within the framework of EIB
AMD – maximum 11%, if the company carries out activities in the fields of agricultural processing and tourism
Within the framework of EaP SME program– 14.5-15.25% for AMD, if the companies are engaged in agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, export promotion, industry.
In case of financed projects within the framework of EaP SME program, 10-15% Cash back is available depending on the type of investment.
Loans to business women
AMD - 11-13%,
* The maximum interest rate for companies engaged in tourism is 12%.
AMD loans provided under GAF SME project for business women - AMD 12.5-13.4%
• 15-19%
• for the loans provided within the framework of GAF project – 13.75-14.4%.
• in the case of granting loans under the Women's SME Program of GAF-13.75-13.9%
• USD – 10.5-15%
• EUR- 10-15%
Within the framework of EIB
AMD – maximum 11%, if the company carries out activities in the fields of agricultural processing and tourism
Within the framework of EaP SME program– 14.5-15.25% for AMD, if the companies are engaged in agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, export promotion, industry.
In case of financed projects within the framework of EaP SME program, 10-15% Cash back is available depending on the type of investment.
Loans to business women
AMD - 11-13%,
* The maximum interest rate for companies engaged in tourism is 12%.
AMD loans provided under GAF SME project for business women - AMD 12.5-13.4%
Loan term
24-60 months, moreover:
• Within the framework of EIB project -24-90 months
• Within the project for business women- 1-60 months, • Within the framework of SME lending in EP countries program – 24-60 months • The loans can be provided with up to 7 years redemption period, however in case of lending for more than 5 year period, the annual interest rate of each class of customer is calculated + 0.5%, but no more than the maximum interest rate established for each project.
• Within the framework of EIB project -24-90 months
• Within the project for business women- 1-60 months, • Within the framework of SME lending in EP countries program – 24-60 months • The loans can be provided with up to 7 years redemption period, however in case of lending for more than 5 year period, the annual interest rate of each class of customer is calculated + 0.5%, but no more than the maximum interest rate established for each project.
Guaranty
• Real estate security is made by the customer at the insurance company licensed by RA CB and cooperating by the Bank, according to the tariff determined by the latter. The tariffs vary from 0.15-0.2% based on collateral type
• Insurance for cars is made by the customer at the insurance company licensed by RA CB at the tariff determined by the latter. The tariffs vary from 2.5-3 % of the loan amount
• The maximum of the pledged estate assessed value and the minimum of the loan amount are taken as a basis for the insurance.
• Insurance for cars is made by the customer at the insurance company licensed by RA CB at the tariff determined by the latter. The tariffs vary from 2.5-3 % of the loan amount
• The maximum of the pledged estate assessed value and the minimum of the loan amount are taken as a basis for the insurance.
Grant way
Cashless (the money is transferred to the current account and can be withdrawn)
Redemption frequency
• Monthly - Equally (annuitant), or non-equally (differential),
• It is possible to define a loan repayment flexible schedule depending on the peculiarities of the financed activity
Security
Movable or Real estate
Other security means acceptable by the Bank
Loan to pledge value ratio
Maximum 80%
Commission fee
Not defined
Withdrawal fee
In case of encashment of the loan amount a withdrawal fee is charged per the rates available at the Bank.
Real estate appraisal
Is realized by any assessment organization licensed by RA legislation and cooperating with the Bank at the tariff set by the latter, which may vary from:
In case of car - AMD 15.000-20.000
In case of real estate - AMD 20.000-200.000
In case of car - AMD 15.000-20.000
In case of real estate - AMD 20.000-200.000
Collateral arrangement expenses
All the expenses related to the arrangement of collateral (notarization, registration of the real estate in subdivisions of Cadastral territory) shall be borne by the borrower
the pledged vehicle notary fee - AMD 12.000
RA Police Fee (barrage and for pledge of real estate ) - AMD 5.00
pledged real estate notary fee - AMD 15.000
joint reference (on restrictions against real estate) - AMD 10.000
certificate on the registration of right over real estate- AMD 27.000
the pledged vehicle notary fee - AMD 12.000
RA Police Fee (barrage and for pledge of real estate ) - AMD 5.00
pledged real estate notary fee - AMD 15.000
joint reference (on restrictions against real estate) - AMD 10.000
certificate on the registration of right over real estate- AMD 27.000
Loan arrangement is realized
ARMECONOMBANK OJSC Head office and branches. With the exception of Nairi MC, Rossia-1 and Araratyan branches.
Decision period
For large loans up to 25 working days
For medium, small and micro loans up to 20 working days (in case of collateral the loan is provided within 2 working days following the receipt of registration right over the pledge)
For medium, small and micro loans up to 20 working days (in case of collateral the loan is provided within 2 working days following the receipt of registration right over the pledge)
Penalties
For each overdue day a penalty in the amount of 0.13% of the outstanding amount is imposed against the amounts (loan, interest, other fees) not paid within the term set forth by the agreement.
Statement provision
Up to 1 month transactions- free of charge
1- 3 months -AMD 1.500
3- 12 months - AMD 2.500
12 months and more - AMD 5.000
1- 3 months -AMD 1.500
3- 12 months - AMD 2.500
12 months and more - AMD 5.000
*To get acquainted with the Bank’s tariffs, please visit the link: https://www.aeb.am/hy/business_cash/
1. In case of violating the limits of coefficients applied during the financial analysis of the clients activity in the field of commercial lending the annual interest rate of each class of customer is set +1%, but no more than the maximum interest rate established for each project.
2. Define the maximum amount of loan/credit line AMD 5.000.001 or equivalent foreign currency, moreover the minimum amount of providing a loan/credit line may be less than AMD 5.000.001 or equivalent currency, provided that the annual actual interest rate of the loan/credit line to be provided not exceed 24%.
ATTENTION. If an early repayment is made in the amount exceeding 20% of the Principle balance as of the first day of each month (which does not include repayment of the part of the loan envisaged by the repayment schedule of the given month) without the Bank's written consent, a penalty in the amount of 5% of the early repaid amount exceeding 20% of the balance of the Principle is applied.
ATTENTION. As an additional loan security means, the Bank may also require the guaranty (s) of one or more persons.
ATTENTION. Security. The person providing a guarantee within the given loan type must bear a joint responsibility towards the Bank, otherwise if the guarantor bears subsidiary responsibility, the latter must bear joint responsibility as a Co-borrower.
ATTENTION. The exchange rate fluctuations may have an impact on the loan redemptions.
ATTENTION. Annual actual interest rate has been calculated based on USD (1 USD = 495.59 AMD) and Euro (1 EUR = 586.68 AMD) exchange rates issued by the Central Bank of Armenia as of 06.07.2021. The actual annual interest rate may be changed depending on the exchange rate changes published on the CBA official website.
ATTENTION. Interest is calculated on the loan balance.
ATTENTION. To get acquainted with the tariffs of other services rendered within the framework of loan operations please visit the following link - http://www.aeb.am/media/2019/10/3044.pdf
ATTENTION. On the purpose of due diligence of the customer envisaged by RA law on “On combating money laundering and terrorism financing”, the Bank may request additional documents or other information from the consumer based on <<Know your customer>> principle, as well as ask the consumer additional questions during oral communication.
ATTENTION. In compliance with the agreement signed with USA, to find out whether you are a US tax payer, the bank may collect additional information about the agreements, contracts, cooperation, membership signed by financial institutions, which may have a direct impact on the consumers (e.g. Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA)).
ATTENTION. In case of early repayment of more than 20% of the principal amount of the loan (which does not include the repayment of the part of the loan provided for by the repayment schedule in the given month) without the written consent of the Bank during each month, a fine of 5% of that amount is calculated in case of loans exceeding the amount of AMD 5,000,000 as of the first day of the given month,.
ATTENTION. When applying for a loan, the Bank provides you with an individual leaflet on essential terms of consumer loan, which defines individual terms of the loan to be provided to you.
ATTENTION. As an additional means of loan security, the Bank may also require the guarantees of other person/persons.
ATTENTION. In case of non-fulfillment or improper fulfillment of your obligations the lender sends your data to the credit bureau where your credit history is being formed up to 3 business days. You are entitled with the right to get your credit history from the credit bureau free of charge once a year( https://acra.am/?lang=hy )
ATTENTION. Bad credit history may prevent you from receiving other loans in the future
ATTENTION. Loan interests are calculated based on the nominal interest rate and the actual interest rate shows how much the loan will cost in case of fulfillment of loan obligations in defined terms and sizes. The actual annual interest rate calculation procedure can be found on the following link: https://www.aeb.am/media/2019/06/2640.pdf[br]
The payments to be paid by the consumer are not included in the calculation of the actual interest rate irrespective of the fact that payments against the works and services have been made with or without a credit.
ATTENTION. The nominal interest rate may be changed by the bank. The information on the changes of the nominal interest rate may be found on https://www.aeb.am/media/2019/05/2631.pdf
1.You are eligible to communicate with financial institution by the means of communication you prefer – through postal services or electronically. The receipt of information electronically is the most convenient. It is available round-the-clock (24/7), is free of the risk of loss of paper information and ensures the confidentiality.
2. The possible negative consequences, penalties/fines for the customer in case of non-fulfillment of obligations
• 0, 13%a of the unpaid amount for each overdue day
• 0, 13%a of the unpaid interest amount for each overdue day
3. If you have outstanding liabilities against the creditor, while fulfilling your obligation the loan repayment arrangements are made in the following sequence:
• Court costs (if any)
• Collateral sale costs (if any)
• Accrued penalty
• Accrued interest
• Insurance costs /if any/
• Principal amount of the loan
4. Property (house, car, etc.) pledged by you may be confiscated by law in case you fail to perform your loan obligations on time.
5. In case of non- fulfillment of loan liabilities, the loan liabilities are covered by the collateral, and should the collateral be not enough to repay the borrower’s liabilities it is possible to repay the liabilities on the account of another property of the borrower and/or guarantor(s)/co-borrower/s/.
6. Loan interests are calculated towards the loan balance.
For example if the customer is provided with a loan in the amount of AMD 1.200.000 with an annual interests rate of 24% ,with 12 months period (while calculating monthly accrued interests as a number of days 30 days period has been taken as a basis).
| Months | Loan balance | Repayment from loan | Repayment from interest |
| 1 | 1.200.000 | 100.000 | 23.671 |
| 2 | 1.100.000 | 100.000 | 21.699 |
| 3 | 1.000.000 | 100.000 | 19.726 |
| 4 | 900.000 | 100.000 | 17.753 |
| 5 | 800.000 | 100.000 | 15.781 |
| 6 | 700.000 | 100.000 | 13.808 |
| 7 | 600.000 | 100.000 | 11.836 |
| 8 | 500.000 | 100.000 | 9.863 |
| 9 | 400.000 | 100.000 | 7.890 |
| 10 | 300.000 | 100.000 | 5.918 |
| 11 | 200.000 | 100.000 | 3.945 |
| 12 | 100.000 | 100.000 | 1.973 |
7. WE SHOULD REMIND THAT THE EXCHANGE RATE FLUCTUATIONS MAY HAVE AN IMPACT ON THE REPAYMENTS OF LOAN PROVIDED IN FOREIGN CURRENCY.
8. The Bank applies no limits to loan amount; it will be conditioned by and related to:
• Purpose of loan
• Customer's creditworthiness
• Collateral offered by the customer
• Loan risk assessment
• Requirements of prudential standards provided by the Central Bank of Armenia
9. “ARMECONOMBANK” OJSC can provide services to the customer under terms which may differ from those set forth in the Bank's overall policy taking into account any of the following conditions of the below-mentioned list:
• Customer account balance
• Customer account turnover
• Strategic importance of the customer for the Bank
• Number of employees in customer organization
• Total number of cards issued for customer organization
• Income gained from customer
• Volume of transfers
• Size of deposits with the Bank
• Significant borrower
• Social considerations (medical organizations, educational institutions, etc.)
• Being the head of such organization
• Other objective conditions
10. The borrower pays interest to the bank for using the loan amount, the interest of which is calculated on the loan balance for the calendar days of actual use of the loan based on a 365-day year. For loans under specific projects the interest calculation may be based on a 360-day year.
• Loans are repaid within the dates indicated in the loan agreement.
• The periodicity of interest payments is determined in accordance with the loan agreement or repayment schedule.
• If the repayment date for principal or interest rates falls on day off, the payment is made on the following working day without calculation of penalty for the days off.
11. Repayment of Loans
• Loans are repaid within the dates indicated in Loan Agreement
• Loans are repaid in the currency in which they were given • In case of loans in foreign currency, exchange rate fluctuations may affect loan payments
• In case of exchange rate fluctuations, the exchange rate risk related to loans will be borne by the borrower
12. The Bank may terminate the Loan Agreement and request repayment of the loan amount, if
• The borrower has failed to make any payment required under Loan Agreement
• The borrower has breached any confirmation made by the him/her and fails to correct such breach within 30 days following the occurrence thereof
• Any presentation, warranty, document, or information provided by the borrower is materially incomplete
• By reasonable opinion of the Bank, an essential negative change has occurred in financial state of the borrower, including court orders, outflow of assets, deterioration or termination of business, company re-organization.
• The borrower undergoes dissolution, or is subject to ongoing or pending bankruptcy proceedings
• The borrower interferes with monitoring
• In case of other objective reasons
13. The Bank may accept as collateral:
• Real estate: land, houses, buildings, apartments
• Fixed assets
• Circulating assets
• Motor vehicles
• Precious metals
• Treasury bills, foreign currency, stocks
• Property to be purchased and ownership right
• Cash
14. The appraisal value of movable and immovable real estate is based on the market value indicated in appraisal statement.
15. The loan or a part thereof, as well as the accrued interest is deemed overdue if not repaid within periods specified in the Agreement.
• In case of non-repayment of the amounts (the loan, interests other payments) within the term(s) set by the Agreement, Borrower shall pay a penalty in the amount of 0.13% (zero point thirteen percent) of the overdue amount for each day of default. The total amount of the unpaid interests calculated in accordance with this paragraph shall not exceed the current debt balance.
• In case of non-repayment of the loan or a part thereof within the term(s) set by the Agreement, the Borrower is obliged to pay interests to the Bank in the amount of double of the settlement rates set by the Central Bank of Armenia. The total amount of the unpaid interests calculated in accordance with this paragraph shall not exceed the current debt balance.
• Starting from the 91st day of overdue days, 21,5% annual interest rate is applied to the balance of non-overdue loan (term loan). After the full repayment of outstanding amounts, penalties and interests accrued, the interest rate set by the Loan Agreement is recovered.
16. The Bank shall not accept the following items as collateral:
• Non-circulating assets
• Separate parts of indivisible property
• Leasing right
• Property owned by urban, rural, and local communities
• Property with ownership right
17.To satisfy the claim of CREDITOR-PLEDGEE, the pledged property may be confiscated in extrajudicial manner pursuant to paragraphs 2-4 of these Rules in case of non-fulfillment or improper fulfillment of the obligations by PLEDGER under Collateral Agreement and by BORROWER under Loan Agreement.
2. The property confiscated in extrajudicial manner may be sold if under the Pledge Agreement PLEDGER has authorized CREDITOR-PLEDGEE to sell the pledged property upon emergence of the grounds for confiscation as stipulated in paragraph 1 of these Rules without seeking court intervention and so fully recover the claim covered by the collateral and has also agreed to transfer without seeking court intervention the ownership of the pledged property against the respective part of main liability to CREDITOR-PLEDGEE or any person designated by the latter in the manner provided by RA legislation.
3.Upon emergence of the grounds for confiscation as stipulated in paragraph 1 of these Rules, CREDITOR-PLEDGEE shall duly notify PLEDGER in writing of confiscation of the pledged property (confiscation notice). In two months following the date of delivery of confiscation notice to PLEDGER, CREDITOR-PLEDGEE shall have the right, pursuant to Article 195 of RA Civil Code, to sell the pledged property directly or through public auction pursuant to RA Law on Public Bidding.
4. PLEDGER undertakes to transfer the pledged property to CREDITOR-PLEDGEE within two months following the date of delivery of confiscation notice to PLEDGER.
5. The duration of process of sale of pledged property may not become a ground for cessation of growth of BORROWER's liabilities to CREDITOR-PLEDGEE. Moreover, the proceeds from sale of collateral shall be utilized to fully cover CREDITOR-PLEDGEE's claims to BORROWER existing as of the date of sale of collateral and, should the claim not be covered on the account of the collateral, the outstanding amounts may be confiscated from other property of BORROWER.
6. Confiscation of the property pledged to cover CREDITOR-PLEDGEE's claims by court order may be executed in the manner provided by RA legislation.
18. You can get acquainted with the tariffs on any service by visiting the following link: https://www.aeb.am/hy/sakagner/ :
19. You can get acquainted with the terms and conditions of remote banking services by visiting the following link: https://www.aeb.am/hy/mobile_banking/
