Funding for vehicle insurance

Andrew

Nairobi, Kenya

100% repaid

Entrepreneur

Name

Andrew

Member since

January 2014

On-time repayments

131 installments  •  69%

About Me

I am a Christian, a family man and entrepreneur. I live in a suburb of the city of Nairobi, Kenya. It’s a pretty good, well developed, relatively safe area of the city and can also be termed as a satellite town of the city itself, as the suburb has developed into a shopping centre complete in itself in availability of services.

I am holder of an undergraduate degree in Information Systems & Technology and also undertaking a graduate program currently. Previously for nearly 10 years, I was in paid employment in the transport service industry till about 9 years ago when I decided to venture out on my own in the same industry. And today, I run my own small car hire business. It is not much at the moment but it is growing and does put bread and butter on my family's table and pays rent.

My Business

Today, I run my own small car hire business. It is not much at the moment but it is growing . The market for car hire services is broad and therefore available in spite of stiff competition. I do offer competent services based on well maintained and serviced vehicles that are reliable, an ingredient that is basic to success in this industry. And I am therefore able to stay ahead of the competition by maintaining a steady stream of clients.

Risks to the business are really not much, other than vehicle breakdowns which are an interruption to the business cycle as it may take time to put the vehicle back on the road. This results in loss of business within that layoff period. However this is manageable with express repair and maintenance services from my very able and reliable garage and mechanics.

Also, seeing as how the vehicles are now chauffeur driven, the risk of clients disappearing with the vehicle has become lower and a tracking system in the car lowers this risk even further.

On an average month, my business generates in excess of US$2,100 in revenues. The running costs range between US$900 – US$1,000. That leaves profits of US$US$1,200 – US$1,100 a month. I am making good strides and very pleased about it.

Loan Proposal

It is that time of the year when vehicle insurance for my Double Cab needs to be renewed. The total amount needed for a full one year is about US$600. Though this amount is paid in full, I have an arrangement to pay it in three installments US$200 on a monthly basis.
I am therefore requesting your funding to supplement whatever difference I will be expected to raise to cover the first Installment.
I hope my proposal will meet your approval and favour.
Thank you

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Loan Info

Project Type

Classic Loan

Disbursed amount

$96.00

Date disbursed

Feb 8, 2017

Repayment status

On Time

Projected term

2 months

Lenders

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GalantnostS

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Windsor

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BelleStarr

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cyrus0302

San Francisco, United States

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sebseb

The Hague, Netherlands

ErikN

Stockholm, Sweden

A

aliasadsj

Queens, NY, United States

S

Steveandson

Arlington, United States

C

cjmenchaca

Austin, United States

F

freewheelin

Perth, Australia

T

thejacobnorton

Jubail, Saudi Arabia

Cloudways

Malta, Malta

borscht

Golden, United States

P

PhilACK

Brampton, Canada

lorello

Vicopisano, Italy

ads68

Melbourne, Australia

BF

Bob Fitzjohn

Fontvielle, Monaco, Yemen

P

peaceandcarrots

Hilltop, United States

ibc123

Seattle, United States

R

rosebo

Bend, United States

Evan Lamos

Brussels, Belgium

sderickson

Berkeley, CA, United States

M

Malibu

Westwood, United States

S

spivurno

United States

Paul Buchheit

Mountain View, United States

S

sarahb

United States

R

Rajendra

Jamkhed 413201 Maharashtr, India

S

satheajay

United States

H

happyhappy

Switzerland

Haim Si

Mexico, Mexico

Dave Bogard

New York, United States

MB

michael breen

United Kingdom

JD

Jeff DePree

United States

PG

Paul Graham

United States

kt

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C P

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Craig Newmark

United States

The Zinc Team

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Humble Bundle Community

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A

Anonymous

United States

Mike

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WC

Walter Clarke

Phoenix, United States

Paul Buchheit

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L

Liz

Canada

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  • Andrew    Sep 24, 2019

    cannot pay the previous amount till cash flow stabilises

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  • Andrew    Jul 30, 2019

    Business payment are late in coming in after invoicing has been done. Having cash flow issue thereof

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  • Andrew    May 28, 2019

    Hello Paul.
    Thank you very much for the funding. I really appreciate it.
    It is urgent for me to buy stuff as indicated in my loan proposal. And I can get back to market competitiveness soonest.
    God bless you.

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  • Andrew    Mar 22, 2019

    Hi dear lender(s). Glad you are all well.
    I thank you for lending to me yet another time. I did manage to have the vehicle repairs done albeit abit too slowly. Car is in good shape.
    Business was a bit slow. We as a country have been having a financial crunch and Government was not spending on project as usual. But now we are on a serious recovery process. Business is looking up and I and the vehicle are ready to roll to work.
    It is my hope that you will lend to me this time around also. Thank you for being there

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  • Andrew    Dec 29, 2018

    I have outstanding invoices for work done that have gone unpaid by clients for long now and this has messed up my cash flow enough not to be able to meet all my financial obligations as i was able to do before

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  • Andrew    Oct 28, 2018

    Dear lender,
    I apologise for not having made any payment lately. I have issue with our tax collector due to variances tax payment. I am not able to withdraw money from my account for now. And I will make full payment once access is restored
    Thank you God bless
    Abdrew

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  • Andrew    Sep 29, 2018

    Thank you very much Jake Gibson and Beverly Picardo for agreeing to fund my loan. Am grateful for your confidence. God bless you both
    Andrew

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  • Andrew    Sep 29, 2018

    Hi lenders and Zidisha family,
    Sorry for the late updates. Was in the bundus again. Internet is still a luxury there unless one has a sat phone. I have today finally paid of my last loan repayment, though about 7 days late. I am very grateful my lender who as always has stepped up to fund my loan requests. Thank you very much. I hope to retain your favour in the future.
    God bless
    Andrew

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  • Andrew    Aug 24, 2018

    thank you Paul for funding my loan yet again, You are a gem and i appreciate your support.
    God bless

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  • Andrew    Aug 24, 2018

    Hi Dear lenders,
    I thank you for the past immediate funding of my loan request thats already fully paid. I bought the two tyres and the car is fully operational. Good tyres are important in this business as one can get stranded in the bush with a client if using worn out tyres.
    Bless you all

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  • Andrew    Jul 29, 2018

    Hi Paul Buchheit,
    Thank you for funding my loan. Am indeed very grateful as always.
    God bless
    Andrew

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  • Andrew    Jul 22, 2018

    Hello Lenders,
    Thank you yet again for having funded my previous loan application. I used the loan received to bridge the finance I needed to purchase two brand new tyres for my double cab successfully.
    I intend to request for additional funding from you all to purchase a fresh pair of new tires for the same vehicle this time around.
    Regards
    Andrew

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  • Andrew    Jul 15, 2018

    Hello Lenders,
    Sorry for the late update. Been in the bundus for working. I received the funds in good time. I am very grateful to you all for finding me worthy of your trust with your money yet one more time. Yesterday, I did make the first re-payment installment.
    God bless you all
    Andrew

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  • Andrew    Jun 30, 2018

    Hi Lenders,
    Thank you for having funded my previous loan request that I have duly repaid back in full. As always, I am very grateful. The insurance for the vehicle is up and running, the vehicle is at work as I write this. And it is your invaluable assistance that has made this possible
    God bless you all
    Andrew

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  • Andrew    May 4, 2018

    Hi lenders, Zidisha family,
    I do hope that you are all well. I am great and enjoying every momment to the fullest. I am in the bundu's as usual. This time in the south of Kenya near the coast. And its rain heaven down here. Cant believe there can be so much rain, what with all the drought I have witnessed in the Northern parts of this country. Cattle dying, kids hungry, fights over pasture. ....
    Anyway, a big thank you once again for funding me this time around. I cannot wait to be done with this and request for new funding.
    God bless
    Andrew

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  • Andrew    Mar 7, 2018

    Hi dear lenders,
    Thank you for funding my loan application so resoundingly. I am grateful indeed. I received the loan and paid it in as part of the first installment for my vehicle insurance.
    God bless you all.
    Andrew

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  • Andrew    Mar 1, 2018

    Hi Lenders,
    Thank you for funding my application. Am very grateful indeed. Now I can get down to business,
    Thank you and God bless

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  • Andrew    Feb 28, 2018

    Morning,
    Loan application up and running. Thank you Flaguy999 for the vote of confidence. I am indeed very grateful. Looking forward to hitting target shortly.
    Thank you all and a blessed day to you.

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  • Andrew    Jan 24, 2018

    Hi Flaguy999,
    Thank you for funding my loan request. Am indeed grateful.
    Eight days to go. Very hopeful that you dear lenders will come through once again.
    God bless
    Andrew

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  • Andrew    Jan 2, 2018

    Hi Follks,
    Happy new year to you all. 9 days to go and counting. Still hopeful that you dear lenders will consider my proposal for your funding.
    Regards,

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