Co-Operative Societies Act 2008
22.
Loan approval
1. An application for a
loan must be made on a form provided by the society and must state-
a.
the
purpose for which the loan is required;
b.
the
security, if any, offered; and
c.
any
other information the Credit Committee or Loans Officer requires.
1.
2. When a loan
application is approved, the Credit Committee or loans officer approving the
loan shall do so in writing and ensure that the application and approval
specify with respect to the loan-
a.
the
amount approved;
b.
the
terms of payment;
c.
the
rate of interest;
d.
any
security to be held by the credit union;
e.
any
guarantees to be taken;
f.
any
other conditions specified by the Credit Committee or the person approving the
loan in addition to those mentioned in sub-paragraph (a) to (c) ;
and (g) the date of approval of the loan.
1.
2.
3. Loan granted by a
credit union shall be evidenced by a signed loan agreement between the credit
union and the applicant.
4. No member of the
Credit Committee or of the Board or Supervisory Committee or any other person
who has been authorised to approve loans shall be present at the discussion of
the approval of or approve a loan to himself or any persons with whom such
person is related or has a fiduciary relationship.