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Get so much more than financing for your property. With RHB Islamic BizPower-i SME Property Financing, you get to grow your business with tailored products and personalised services. Rather than solely relying on your past financial statements, we place a lot of emphasis on your business experience, payment history and account activity patterns.

• Finance or refinance commercial, industrial or residential properties owned by company and/or its director(s)
  
• Attractive financing tenure
  
• Extra working capital for your additional business needs
  
• Easy application
  
• High margin of financing

BizPower-i SME Property Financing provides financing to corporations that wish to acquire assets but defer the payment for the asset over a specific period. Depending on the customer's funding requirements, the financing can be offered based on the concepts of :

The eligibility criteria for obtaining financing are as follows:


Profile of Applicant, Shareholders and Directors

• A business that has been operating for at least 3 years
  
• The shareholders, directors and the applicant must enjoy good market and credit reputation
  
• They must be free from any legal proceedings
  
• Profits recorded in at least one of the last 3 years
  
• Good management expertise

Payment Capability

• Applicant's business must be viable and be able to generate adequate cash flow to meet its existing and future obligations
  
• Applicant must have sound financial record as well as good payment record
  
  

Capital Commitment

• Shareholders must demonstrate an acceptable level of financial commitment to the business
• At least 50% of the business is owned by the management team

Provision of Collateral

• Where appropriate, collateral is to be provided to demonstrate the commitment on the part of the applicant

• Application Form

Term Financing-i provides financing to corporations that wish to acquire assets but defer the payment for the asset over a specific period. Depending on the customer's funding requirements, the financing can be offered based on the concepts of :

• Ijarah Term Financing-i Product Disclosure Sheet
  

• Commodity Murabahah Term Financing-i Product Disclosure Sheet

• Murabahah Revolving Credit Facility-i Product Disclosure Sheet
  

• Commodity Murabahah Revolving Credit-i Product Disclosure Sheet

• Overdraft-i Product Disclosure Sheet

• Industrial Hire Purchase-i Product Disclosure Sheet

Helping SMEs with viable businesses but lacking collateral to obtain the required financing

Eligibility

• Malaysian-controlled or Malaysian–owned businesses
  
• Company must be classified as SME as per *Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM)'s definition
  
• Customer must have a good credit record
  

Type of Facility

• Term Financing
  
• Overdraft
  
• Trade Line
  
• Hire Purchase
  
• Leasing
  
• Any other credit facilities determined by CGC from time to time
  

Profit Rate

• Varies depending on the guarantee cover provided by CGC
  

Financing Amount

• Up to RM10 million
  

Guarantee Fee

• Unsecured portion – up to 80% (max RM3 million)
  
• Secured portion – up to 90%
  

Guarantee Cover

Based on risk profiling of SMEs:

• Unsecured portion : 0.75% to 4.0% p.a.
  
• Secured portion : 0.50% to 3.20% p.a.
  

Terms and Conditions apply
*Definition of SME by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) as below

Provides guarantee for financings granted under Fund for Small and Medium Industries 2 (FSMI2) and New Entrepreneur Fund 2 (NEF2)

Eligibility

• Per eligibility criteria under FSMI2, NEF2
  

Ineligibility

• Refinancing of existing credit facilities
  
• Purchase of shares
  
• Purchase of land / real estate investment
  
• Properties development
  
• Investment holding company
  
• Activities where stock in trade is money (including credit, leasing, factoring and insurance businesses)
  
• Non-economic or non-healthy activities
  
  

Purpose

• Working capital
  
• Expansion of productive capacity; or both
  
  

Profit Rate

• 4.0% - 6.0% p.a.
  

Financing Amount

• FSMI2 : Up to RM5 million (min: RM50,000)
  
• NEF2 : Up to RM5 million
  

Financing Tenure

• Up to 5 years
  

Guarantee Cover

• From 30% - 80%
  

Guarantee Fee

Based on risk profiling of SMEs:

• Unsecured portion : 0.80% to 2.15% p.a.
  
• Secured portion : 0.5% to 1.85% p.a.
  

Terms and Conditions apply

Assisting Bumiputera SMEs with viable business but lack of collateral to obtain the required financing

Eligibility

• Must be a company registered in Malaysia and is a Malaysian-controlled or Malaysian-owned businesses (with at least 51% shareholding owned by Bumiputera)
  
• Company must be classified as SME as per *Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM)'s definition
  
• Legitimate business entity of either Sdn Bhd, Partnership or Sole Proprietorship

Type of Facility

•  Term Financing
  
• Overdraft
  
• Trade Line
  
• Hire Purchase
  
• Leasing
  

Purpose

• Working Capital, and/or‏
  
• Asset Acquisition
  

Profit Rate

• Varies depending on the guarantee cover provided by CGC
  

Financing Amount

• Minimum : RM50,000
  
• Maximum : RM10 million
  

Guarantee Cover

• Unsecured portion : up to 90% (max RM3 million)
  
• Secured portion : up to 90%
  

Guarantee Fee
Based on risk profiling of SMEs:

• Unsecured portion : 0.75% to 4.0%
  
• Secured portion : 0.50% to 3.20%
  

Terms and Conditions apply
*Definition of SME by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) as below

Under the new definition, all SMEs must be entities registered with SSM or other equivalent bodies. It however, excludes:

• Entities that are public-listed on the main board; and
  

• Subsidiaries of:

• Publicly-listed companies on the main board;
• Multinational corporations (MNCs);
• Government-linked companies (GLCs);
• Syarikat Menteri Kewangan Diperbadankan (MKDs); and
• State-owned enterprises

The fund is aimed to improve access to financing for SMEs by complementing sources of financing from FIs

Eligibility

SMEs who fulfill the following criteria:

• SMEs including Bumiputera enterprises registered with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM), authorities/district offices in Sabah and Sarawak or statutory bodies for professional service providers
  
• Maximum shareholders’ funds not exceeding RM5 million
  
• Shareholding by Public Listed Companies and Government Link Companies (if any) shall not exceed 20%
  
• Malaysian residing in Malaysia own a minimum of 51% shareholding in the SMEs
  
• Assigned risk profile rating of 3 to 5
  

Ineligibility

• Purchase of shares
  
• Refinancing of existing credit facilities
  
• Purchase of land/real estate investment
  
• Property development
  
• Investment by investment holding companies
  
• Activities where the stock in trade is money (including credit, leasing, factoring and insurance businesses)
  
• Non-economic or non-healthy activities
• Non-Shariah compliant business activities(applicable for Islamic financing)

Type of Facility

• All facilities
  

Purpose

• Working capital and/ or
  
• Capital expenditures (e.g. purchase of machinery and equipment or renovation cost for owner-occupied business premises)
  

Profit Rate

• 6.0 %, 7.0 % and 8.0 % p.a.
  

Tenure

• 5 years from the date of first disbursement from BNM
  

Amount of Financing

• Maximum size is RM5 million per SME
  
• Total financing include financing approved:
  1. Under any of Bank Negara Malaysia’s fund (exclusive of the Special Relief Facility 2015 and any special assistance established by BNM to assist SMEs that are affected by disaster)
  2. To any related companies with common shareholders
  

To promote growth of small and medium-sized Bumiputera enterprise in primary agriculture sectors

Eligibility

SMEs who fulfill the following criteria:

• SMEs in the primary agriculture sector registered with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) or authorities/district offices in Sabah and Sarawak
  
• Maximum shareholders’ funds not exceeding RM5 million
  
• Malaysian residing and owned minimum 51% shareholding in the SMEs
  
• Business activities must be within Malaysia
  

Ineligibility

• Refinancing of existing credit facilities
  
• Purchase of shares
  
• Purchase of land/real estate investment
  
• Properties development
  
• Investment by investment holding company
  
• Activities where the stock in trade is money (including credit, leasing, factoring and insurance businesses)
  
• Non-economic or non-healthy activities
  
• Non-Shariah compliant business activities (applicable for Islamic financing)
  
• Ancillary labour cost (i.e. other wages)
  

Type of Facility

• All facilities
  

Purpose

• Working capital and/ or
  
• Capital expenditures (e.g. purchase of machinery and equipment or renovation cost for owner-occupied business premises) and/or
• Development of agricultural projects.

A. The land cost may be included in the computation of project cost provided that:

• The amount does not exceeded 30% of the total project cost
  
• The land will only be used for primary food production activities
  

B. Agricultural projects financed must be:

• Viable projects involving primary food production, integrated agriculture and processing/distribution of food (end-to-end)
  
• Domestic oriented, where at least half of the total production is sold in the domestic market
  

Profit Rate

• 3.75% p.a.
  

Tenure

• 8 years from the date of first drawdown from BNM
  

Amount of Financing

• Maximum size is RM5 million per SME
  
• Total financing include financing approved:
  1. Under any of Bank Negara Malaysia’s fund (exclusive of the Special Relief Facility 2015 and any special assistance established by BNM to assist SMEs that are affected by disaster)
  2. To any other related companies (including the scheme managed by CGC) that have similar shareholders

Assisting viable small businesses facing financial difficulties and/or constrained by existing non-performing financings (NPLs) by facilitating rescheduling or restructuring of financing facilities

Eligibility

• Business enterprises based on the definition of Bank Negara Malaysia’s definition of SMEs
  
• Malaysian owned (at least 51%) companies and institutions registered under the Companies Act 1965, Registration of Business Act 1956, Societies Act 1966 or the Cooperative Societies Act 1993
  
• All viable SMEs with non-performing financings
  
• All viable SMEs facing financial difficulties with financing from multi Financial Institutions (FIs)
  
• The financing granted for business-related purposes only (share financing and financing for personal consumption are not eligible)
  
• Borrower must have on-going business
  
• SMEs from all economic sectors are eligible
  

Features

• All rescheduled or restructured NPL can be reclassified as performing upon approval by the participating financial institutions and accepted by the applicants
  
• New financing under SDRS; where new financing is deemed justified it shall be granted under existing SME financing schemes established by Bank Negara Malaysia
  

Terms and Conditions apply

Under the new definition, all SMEs must be entities registered with SSM or other equivalent bodies. It however, excludes:

• Entities that are public-listed on the main board; and
  
• Subsidiaries of:
  

• Publicly-listed companies on the main board;
• Multinational corporations (MNCs);
• Government-linked companies (GLCs);
• Syarikat Menteri Kewangan Diperbadankan (MKDs); and
• State-owned enterprises

To assist start up SME companies in all sectors to gain access to financing

Eligibility

• Must fall within the definition of SME companies
  
• Start-up Malaysian owned and controlled private limited companies registered under the Companies Act 1965, Sole Proprietorship or Partnership
  
• Applicable for viable business – minimum of six (6) months and maximum of two (2) years in operation
  
• Mandatory for site visit to be conducted before approval of facilities
  

Ineligibility

• Not for refinancing of existing financing facility granted by same or other Financial Institutions (FIs)
  

Purpose of Financing

• Working Capital‏
  
• Capital Expenses
  

Financing Limit

• Minimum : RM50,000‏
  
• Maximum : RM500,000
  

Type of Facility

• Term Loan / Term Financing
  
• Overdraft
  
• Trade Facility
  

Interest / Profit Rate

• To be determined by participating FIs
  

Guarantee Cover

• 70 % by the Government of Malaysia on the financing facility
  

Guarantee Fee

• 0.75 % per annum payable upfront
  

Tenure of Financing

• Up to 9 years or until 31 December 2025, whichever is earlier

Application Period

• From 1 June 2017 onwards or upon exhaustion of the scheme limit of RM200 million only, whichever is earlier

To assist SME companies in all sectors to gain access to financing from participating Financial Institutions (FIs)

Scheme Limit

RM17.5 billion (on revolving basis until expiry of the Scheme)

Eligibility

Open to SME companies from all sectors with at least 51% shares held and controlled by Malaysian citizens and registered with the following:

• Companies Commission of Malaysia either under the Register of Business Act (1956) or Companies Registration Act 1965 and/or the Companies Registration Act 2016 or Limited Liability Partnership Act 2012 (private limited, sole proprietorship and partnership)
  
• Respective authorities or district offices in Sabah and Sarawak; or
  
• Respective statutory bodies for professional services providers
  (reference to the guidelines for the definition of SMEs issued by SME Corp Malaysia and certified by the National SME Development Council)
  

Purpose of Financing

The facility is to be used for working capital as well as for capital expense (CAPEX). The facility cannot be used to refinance existing facility granted by the same or other participating FIs

The participating FIs and/or SJPP will be responsible for determining the genuineness of the borrower / customer based on their respective credit evaluation procedures

Guarantee Coverage

70% guarantee to the financing obtained from the participating FIs (including principal and interest / profit) by the Government of Malaysia

Guarantee Fee

1% per annum payable upfront
(minimum fee of RM1,000 and renewal of guarantee coverage for a minimum period of 12 months)

Financing Limit

• Minimum : RM100,000
  
• Maximum : RM10 million
  

Tenure of Financing

Up to 17 years or until 31 December 2035, whichever is earlier

Interest / Profit Rate

Determined by participating FIs

Type of Facility

Term Loan/ Term Financing, Overdraft/ Cashline-i, Trade Facility and Commercial Card

Participating FIs

Open to all Commercial Banks, Islamic Banks and Development Financial Institutions under the purview of Bank Negara Malaysia

Source of Funds

From the participating FIs

Availability / Application Period

Opened from 1 January 2016 or upon full utilisation of the scheme limit of up to Ringgit Malaysia Seventeen Billion and Five Hundred Million (RM17.5 billion) only or upon expiry of the guarantee tenure on 31 December 2035 whichever is earlier

To assist Bumiputera SME companies in all sectors to gain access to financing from participating Financial Institutions (FIs) with lower cost of financing and improving high performance Bumiputera SME companies

Scheme Limit

RM1 billion

Eligibility

Open to Bumiputera SME companies from all sectors with at least 51% shares held and controlled by Malaysian citizens and registered with the following:

• Companies Commission of Malaysia either under the Register of Business Act (1956) or Companies Registration Act 1965 and/or the Companies Registration Act 2016 or Limited Liability Partnership Act 2012 (private limited, sole proprietorship and partnership)
  
• Respective authorities or district offices in Sabah and Sarawak; or
  
• Respective statutory bodies for professional services providers
  (reference to the guidelines for the definition of SMEs issued by SME Corp Malaysia and certified by the National SME Development Council)
  

Purpose of Financing

The facility is to be used for working capital as well as for capital expense (CAPEX). The facility cannot be used to refinance existing facility granted by the same or other participating FIs

The participating FIs and/or SJPP will be responsible for determining the genuineness of the borrower / customer based on their respective credit evaluation procedures

Guarantee Coverage

70% guarantee to the financing obtained from the participating FIs (including principal and interest / profit) by the Government of Malaysia

Guarantee Fee

0.75% per annum payable upfront
(minimum fee of RM500 and renewal of guarantee coverage for a minimum period of 12 months)

Financing Limit

• Minimum : RM100,000
  
• Maximum : RM3 million
  

Tenure of Financing

Up to 17 years or until 31 December 2035, whichever is earlier

Interest / Profit Rate

Determined by participating FIs

Type of Facility

Term Loan/ Term Financing , Overdraft/ Cashline-i, Trade Facility and Commercial Card

Participating FIs

Open to all Commercial Banks, Islamic Banks and Development Financial Institutions under the purview of Bank Negara Malaysia

Source of Funds

From the participating FIs

Availability / Application Period

Opened from 1 January 2019 or upon full utilisation of the scheme limit of up to Ringgit Malaysia One Billion (RM1 billion) only or upon expiry of the guarantee tenure on 31 December 2035 whichever is earlier

To assist SME companies in all sectors to gain access to financing from participating Financial Institutions (FIs) to invest in automation and modernisation which forms part of the Industry 4.0

Scheme Limit

RM3.0 billion (on revolving basis until expiry of Scheme)

Eligibility

Open to SME companies from all sectors with at least 51% shares held and controlled by Malaysian citizens and registered with the following:

• Companies Commission of Malaysia either under the Register of Business Act (1956) or Companies Registration Act 1965 and/or the Companies Registration Act 2016 or Limited Liability Partnership Act 2012 (private limited, sole proprietorship and partnership); or
  
• Respective authorities or district offices in Sabah and Sarawak; or
  
• Respective statutory bodies for professional services providers
  (reference to the guidelines for the definition of SMEs issued by SME Corp Malaysia and certified by the National SME Development Council)
  

Purpose of Financing

The facility is to be used for working capital as well as for capital expense (CAPEX). The facility cannot be used to refinance existing facility granted by the same or other participating FIs.

The participating FIs and/or SJPP will be responsible for determining the genuineness of the Borrower / Customer based on their respective credit evaluation procedures

Guarantee Coverage

70% guarantee to the financing obtained from the participating FIs (including principal and interest / profit) by the Government of Malaysia

Guarantee Fee

1.0% per annum payable upfront
(minimum fee of RM1,000 and renewal of guarantee coverage for a minimum period of 12 months)

Financing Limit

• Minimum : RM100,000
  
• Maximum : RM10.0 million only
  

Tenure of Financing

Up to 17 years or until 31 December 2035, whichever is earlier

Interest / Profit Rate

Determined by participating FIs

Type of Facility

Term Loan/ Term Financing , Overdraft/ Cashline-i, Trade Facility and Commercial Card

Participating FIs

Open to all Commercial Banks, Islamic Banks and Development Financial Institutions under the purview of Bank Negara Malaysia

Source of Funds

From the participating FIs

Availability / Application Period

Opened from 1 January 2018 or upon full utilisation of the scheme limit of up to Ringgit Malaysia Three Billion (RM3.0 billion) only or upon expiry of the guarantee tenure on 31 December 2035 whichever is earlier

• Lower financing costs when payments in excess of scheduled payments.
  
• Enjoy multiple redraw, subject to availability of excess amount *redraw function is only available after full disbursement and applies for term financing (CMTF-i) secured against properties
  
• Low monthly maintenance fees at RM 10

The Shariah concepts applicable to CMTF-i Full Flexi (Redraw) are:

• Commodity Murabahah Term Financing-i (CMTF-i) Full Flexi (Redraw) Product Disclosure Sheet

Get so much more than just a financing solution. RHB Islamic BizPower-i SME Business Financing helps you grow your business with tailored products and personalised services by utilising the method of Commodity Murabahah via Tawarruq arrangement.

• Financing of up to RM5 Million
  
• Attractive financing tenure
  
• Facility combinations with Term Financing-i, Overdraft-i and/or Trade Finance
  
• Easy application
  
• Financing of up to 5 times your collateral value

The eligibility criteria for obtaining financing are as follows:


Profile of Applicant, Shareholders and Directors

• A business that has been operating for at least 3 years
  
• The shareholders, directors and the applicant must enjoy good market and credit reputation
  
• They must be free from any legal proceedings
  
• Profits recorded in at least one of the last 3 years
  
• Good management expertise
  

Payment Capability

• Applicant's business must be viable and be able to generate adequate cash flow to meet its existing and future obligations
• Applicant must have sound financial record as well as good payment record
  

Capital Commitment

• Shareholders must demonstrate an acceptable level of financial commitment to the business
  
• At least 50% of the business is owned by the management team
  

Provision of Collateral

• Where appropriate, collateral is to be provided to demonstrate the commitment on the part of the applicant

• Application Form

• Business has been operating for a minimum of 1 year
  
• All directors/shareholders (for Companies) or Owners/Partners (For Individuals) are Malaysians and hold a Mykad
  
• Business is within the wholesale, retail, manufacturing or business services sector

The Shariah concepts applicable to UBF-PINTAS-i are:

• UBF-PINTAS-i Product Disclosure Sheet