SUPPORT & SOLUTIONS

Financing and support solutions that help social enterprises grow, scale impact, and adopt
sustainable practices.

FINANCING FOR SOCIAL ENTERPRISE

ENTERPRISE LOANS

Supports credit-ready enterprises to grow their business

Amount

Up to Php 40 million

Types of Financing

  • Credit Line

    Supports working capital requirements which can be drawn when needed and amortized based on the expected operating cash flow.

  • Term loan

    Supports business expansion that requires acquisition of additional assets or on improving system and operation which are needed to accelerate growth. Loan amount can be released based on pre-set schedule and amortized based on the short-term or medium-term operating cash flow of the enterprise.

Interest Rate

0.58% to 1.13% per month; subject to credit evaluation and based on diminishing balance; fixed for the entire loan term
*No processing fees or other fees except for short-term financing of less than 6 months

Term

Up to 5 years, depending on business projection and cash flow

Collateral

Real Estate Mortgage, Chattel Mortgage, and others

Loan windows

  • 1.  Enterprise Loan
    • Supports working capital requirements which can be drawn when needed and amortized based on the expected operating cash flow.

  • 2.  Agro-enterprise Loan
    • Supports business expansion that requires acquisition of additional assets or on improving system and operation which are needed to accelerate growth. Loan amount can be released based on pre-set schedule and amortized based on the short-term or medium-term operating cash flow of the enterprise.

  • 3.  WSE Loan
    • Aims to support women social enterprises. Loan purpose vary from acquiring assets, new equipment, building construction, building/plant improvements, opening new location and launching new product/services and additional working capital.

  • 4.  PO Financing /Bridge Financing
    • Aims to support working capital requirements particularly to finance delivery of purchase orders and receivables. Loan is packaged as credit line which the enterprise can draw from during a set validity period.

  • 5.  Wholesale Loan for Agri-Credit
    • Aims to support cooperatives, microfinance NGOs and other lenders that cater to credit needs of producers in the agri sector. Loan purpose is for lending to individual producers of agriculture and aquaculture commodities.

  • 6.  Wholesale Loan for Microfinance
    • Aims to support cooperatives, microfinance NGOs and other lenders that cater to credit needs of micro-entrepreneurs. Loan purpose is either for individual or group lending.

  • 7.  Business Rehab Loan
    • Aims to support recovery of business operations that was affected by natural calamities or health emergencies. Loan purpose, in general, can either be for working capital or fixed asset acquisition.

Collateral

Registered cooperatives, NGOs, People’s Organizations, and SMEs with at least 3 years operation

EQUITY INVESTMENTS

Invested in SEs to support them in creating positive impact on marginalized communities and operating business innovations that supports environmental management and conservation in exchange for a share of ownership.

Amount

Up to Php 40 million

Term

Based on business design and proposed term sheet

Target partners

SEs with innovative business ideas that are in the scaling stage of development whether new or expansion

DEVELOPMENTAL DEPOSITS

Invested in secondary cooperatives and rural banks in the form of time deposits which are made available to support cooperatives and other social enterprises.

Target partners

Secondary cooperatives and rural banks

SEED CAPITAL

Invested in start-up SEs to support them in acquiring business resources necessary to attain their next milestone.

Purpose

Working capital, expansion, PO-financing, purchase of equipment/property, launch innovative solutions

Tier 1

  • Loan amount:

    Up to Php 500,000

  • Interest rate:

    Zero interest, 1% service fee

Tier 2

  • Loan amount:

    Up to Php 1 million

  • Interest rate:

    7% interest, no service fee

Target partners

Social enterprises that aim to reduce poverty and/or protect the environment in specific location; with track record of at least one (1) year in operation at the time of proposal submission; asset level of below Php 5 million; registered and has business permit

FUND SYNDICATION

Participation in co-investment arrangements with other impact investors that aim to achieve particular social or environmental impact in a particular geographic area or particular social sector or group. Investments can be provided in the form of loan, equity, or developmental deposits.

Target Co-investors

Impact investors

Target partners:

Social enterprises, in general

Women’s Social Enterprise (WSE) Financing

WSE SEED CAPITAL

Funding for women-led start-up SEs to acquire essential resources and reach their
next business milestone

Amount

  • Tier 1: From Php 300,000 up to Php 500,000

    (0% interest per annum, 1% service fee)

  • Tier 2: From Php 300,000 up to Php 1 million

    (7% interest per annum, no service fee)

Purpose

Working capital, expansion, PO-financing, equipment/property purchase, or innovation testing

Payment Terms

Scheduled based on approved business and financial plan

Target partners

Women-led SEs operating for less than a year, with at least 50% equity match, assets below Php 5 million, a valid business permit, and supported by an institution—preferably an FSSI member

Women’s Social Enterprise (WSE) Financing

VALUE CHAIN LOAN FOR WSE SUPPLIERS

Working capital loan for women-led SEs to fulfill confirmed purchase orders from partner consolidators

Amount

Php 1 million to 3 million

Purpose

Ranges from 0.58% to 1.13% per month, fixed for the loan term, based on diminishing balance and credit evaluation, with no processing fees except for short-term loans under 6 months

Maturity

Up to one year

Collateral

None (secured through consolidator tie-up)

Payment Terms

Customized to match business cycles

Target partners

Target partners

SOLAR ENTERPRISE FINANCING

NEAR-SMALL TO SMALL

Offered to near-small to small solar energy enterprises – working capital, capital expenditures, and other expenses

Amount

  • Up to Php 1 million for early-stage solar energy enterprises (less than 2 years operation)
  • Up to Php 3 million for emerging solar energy enterprises (2 years but less than 3 years in operation)
  • Up to Php 10 million for mature solar energy enterprises (3 years and more in operation)

Loan Windows

  • Solar Installer Term Loan
  • Solar Installer Revolving Credit Line
  • Solar Installer Project-Based Loan

Loan Types

  • Credit Line

    Reusable within the approved limit and validity period

  • Term Loan

    Released as a lump sum or in tranches

Interest Rate

0.58% to 1.13% per month, fixed for the loan term and based on diminishing balance; no processing fees except for short-term loans under 6 months

Maturity

Up to 5 years, depending on projected business cash flow

Collateral Options

  • Time deposits, government securities, guarantees
  • Real estate, vehicles, equipment
  • Receivables, inventory, corporate stocks & bonds
  • Joint and Several Suretyship (JSS)

Payment Terms

Monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or lump sum — aligned with business cycles

Target Partners

Registered solar energy enterprises with at least 1 year of operations, 3 years of solar verifiable activities, and compliance with FSSI’s 3BL criteria; must have at least 1 signed contract or PPA/ lease agreement or MOA (as applicable), or confirmed pipeline

SOLAR ENTERPRISE FINANCING

NGOs, COOPERATIVES, SOCIAL ENTERPRISES

Offered to NGOs, Cooperatives, Social Enterprises to adopt solar energy and enable them to re-lend affordable rooftop solar loans to their members or employees, using FSSI capital

Amount

Up to Php 10 million for the first loan; can be renewed up to Php 40 million

Loan Windows

  • Solar Access Term Loan
  • Solar Relending Access Fund

Loan Types

  • Credit Line

    Reusable within the approved limit and validity period

  • Term Loan

    Released as a lump sum or in tranches

Interest Rate

0.58% to 1.13% per month, fixed for the loan term and based on diminishing balance; no processing fees except for short-term loans under 6 months

Maturity

Up to 5 years, depending on projected business cash flow

Collateral Options

  • Time deposits, government securities, guarantees
  • Real estate, vehicles, equipment
  • Receivables, inventory, corporate stocks & bonds
  • Joint and Several Suretyship (JSS)

Payment Terms

Monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or lump-sum–aligned with business cycles

Target Partners

  • SEC, DTI, or CDA-registered NGO, coop, or social enterprise
  • At least 3 years of operations with documented solar or energy-related need (electricity bill for savings)
  • Must have viable facility/project site (owned or long-term leased)
  • With internal approval/resolution to adopt RE system
  • Willingness to comply with FSSI’s reporting, monitoring, and impact tracking

SOCIAL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT

IMPROVED 3BL PERFORMANCE

Access to resources on adopting and improving triple bottom line or 3BL

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Access to latest innovations on industry and business, environmental management, and gender and development.

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