I want to start or grow my business
Loans, guarantees, and equity investment under enterprise-growth programs including Kataza, Shabuka, Hatana, Ascent, and EGF.
Find the right financing, by sector or by type.
Browse financing solutions by the sector you work in, or by the type of support you need — loans, guarantees, or equity investment.
Financing by sector
Eight sectors. One mandate.
Long-term capital and structured support for the sectors moving Rwanda's economy forward.
Financing by type
Capital shaped around the need.
Direct financing
Long-term and tailored financing provided directly by BRD to eligible projects and businesses.
Credit guarantees
Risk-sharing products that help eligible clients access financing through participating financial institutions.
Trade financing
Facilities supporting eligible working-capital and trade-related financing needs.
Start with what you need to do.
I want to buy a home
Mortgage refinancing and infrastructure development financing under the Housing sector.
I want to expand my farm
Agriculture sector loans and guarantees, plus inclusion programs such as Gira Iwawe and SEIR-HC.
I need education financing
Education sector financing and the Education Fund for schools, training institutions, and student-facing infrastructure.
I want to export my products
Manufacturing trade finance, working capital, and the Export Growth Facility.
Targeted programs alongside core financing.
Application pathway
A clear path from need to disbursement.
The right product, the right documents, and a financing decision built around your project.
Product identification
Confirm the sector and financing type that fits your need.
Eligibility requirements
Check your sector, business stage, and need against the product criteria.
Required documentation
Gather the supporting documents and information your application will ask for.
Application submission
Submit online or through a BRD branch.
Review process
A BRD financing officer reviews the application and may follow up.
Approval
BRD confirms the financing decision and agreed terms.
Disbursement
Approved funds are released according to the agreed schedule.
Self-check
Confirm you meet these criteria before applying.
Select a sector and financing type to see the typical documents required for your application.
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Financing need
Contact & documents
FAQs
Answers before you ask.
Common questions about financing, applications, reports, tenders, careers, and raising a concern with BRD.
Farmers, cooperatives, SMEs, exporters, manufacturers, and institutions operating in BRD's priority sectors can apply. Eligibility varies by financing type.