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Institution

Opportunity Bank of Malawi Private Bag A71Lilongwe, Central
Data approved: 2012-11-29
Data version: 2
Age of data: 138 months
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Institution

Business Initiative and Management Assistance Services P.O. Box 2299 60100Embu, Central
Data approved: 2013-07-16
Data version: 2
Age of data: 136 months
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Product Summary

Number borrowers2,306
Loan Amount (range)MWK 50,000 - 1,000,000
Loan Term (range)3 - 12
Other Services (text summary)Credit Educ, Credit Ins, Business Training, Other Training, Social Issues Training (HIV/AIDS, Gender, Vision Building),, Mthunzi (Shelter) Insurance
Annual Interest & Method42.00% annual, Flat
Fees2 fees
Insurance938 upfront
TaxNone
Comp Dep15.00% upfront
Range of pricing 
Interest Price Component31.6% - 67.3%
Fee Component2.0% - 47.8%
Insurance Component0 - 3.7%
Tax Component Range0
Full APR (int fee ins tax dep)92.3% - 144.5%
Transparency Index (min/max)29 - 130
Transparency Index (average)39

Product Summary

8,244
KES 20,000 - 300,000
3 - 18
Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins, Business Training, Other Training
22.0% annual, Flat
2.00% upfront
1.50% upfront
None
10.0%-25.0% upfront
 
13.7% - 40.7%
0 - 10.7%
0 - 9.3%
0
66.5% - 80.6%
14 - 61
30

Product Details

Key Statistics
Outstanding portfolio (MWK)MWK 650,679,509
Portfolio (USD)USD 1,668,409
Active Clients with Loans2,306
Approximate % Female Clients40% - 60%
Approximate % Urban Clients40% - 60%
Methodology
Individualx
Solidarity group
Village banking
Self help group
Other
Description
For individual micro entrepreneurs who aspire to grow and tranform their business and their families through microcredit. Individuals can choose to repay over a 12-month period with monthly installments.
Loan Purpose
Any purpose
Income generationx
Mortgage/housing
Consumer loan
Agriculture
Education
Other household finance
Other
Other (2)
Included Services
Credit educationx
Group meetings
Credit insurancex
Workplace visits
Business trainingx
Other trainingx
OtherSocial Issues Training (HIV/AIDS, Gender, Vision Building),
Other (2)Mthunzi (Shelter) Insurance
No other services
Eligibility
Menx
Womenx
Must run a businessx
Must own a home or landx
Must be a salaried worker
Must be specific age group
OtherMust have assets as collateral
Other (2)
# Borrowers by Product
Portfolio Size by Product
Geographic Coverage
# Regions for this institution16
# Regions for this product19
Regions ActiveDedza, Dowa, Kasungu, Lilongwe, Mchinji, Nkhotakota, Salima, ChitipaKaronga, Mzimba, Nkhata Bay, Rumphi, Blantyre, ChikwawaMangochi, Mulanje, Nsanje, Thyolo, Zomba

Product Details

Key Statistics
Outstanding portfolio (KES)KES 217,019,336
Portfolio (USD)USD 2,621,006.47
Active Clients with Loans8,244
Approximate % Female Clients40% - 60%
Approximate % Urban Clients40% - 60%
Methodology
Individual
Solidarity groupx
Village banking
Self help group
Other
Description
Loans given to exisiting business owners. This is our institution's most popular product.
Loan Purpose
Any purpose
Income generationx
Mortgage/housing
Consumer loan
Agriculturex
Education
Other household finance
Other
Other (2)
Included Services
Credit educationx
Group meetingsx
Credit insurancex
Workplace visits
Business trainingx
Other trainingx
Other
Other (2)
No other services
Eligibility
Menx
Womenx
Must run a businessx
Must own a home or land
Must be a salaried worker
Must be specific age group
Other
Other (2)
# Borrowers by Product
Portfolio Size by Product
Geographic Coverage
# Regions for this institution4
# Regions for this product4
Regions ActiveCentral, Eastern, Nairobi, Rift Valley

Loan Conditions

Loan Amount
CurrencyMWK
Minimum loan sizeMWK 50,000
Maximum loan size1,000,000
Distribution at Disbursement (Est.)
Loans less than MWK 50,0000
MWK 50,000-150,00010%
MWK 150,000-250,00020%
MWK 250,000-350,00020%
MWK 350,000-450,00020%
Greater than MWK 450,00020%
Loan Term and Grace Period
Shortest loan term3.0 months
Longest loan term12.0 months
Approx average8.0 months
Distribution at Disbursement (Est.)
Loans 3 months or less0
Between 4 and 6 months20%
Between 7 and 9 months40%
Between 10 and 12 months40%
Between 13 and 18 months0
Longer than 18 months0
Grace Period
Grace period usage30%
Average grace period1.0 month
Repayment Frequency
Daily
Weekly
Every 2 weeks
Every 4 weeks
Monthlyx
Every 2 months
Quarterly
Every 6 months
Every 12 months
Single end payment
Irregular payments

Loan Conditions

Loan Amount
CurrencyKES
Minimum loan sizeKES 20,000
Maximum loan size300,000
Distribution at Disbursement (Est.)
Loans less than KES 50,00060%
KES 50,000-150,00020%
KES 150,000-250,0005%
KES 250,000-350,00015%
KES 350,000-450,0000
Greater than KES 450,0000
Loan Term and Grace Period
Shortest loan term3.0 months
Longest loan term18.0 months
Approx average12.0 months
Distribution at Disbursement (Est.)
Loans 3 months or less0
Between 4 and 6 months20%
Between 7 and 9 months30%
Between 10 and 12 months30%
Between 13 and 18 months20%
Longer than 18 months0
Grace Period
Grace period usage10%
Average grace period0.3 months
Repayment Frequency
Daily
Weeklyx
Every 2 weeksx
Every 4 weeks
Monthlyx
Every 2 months
Quarterly
Every 6 months
Every 12 months
Single end payment
Irregular payments

Pricing Information

Interest
Lowest quoted nominal interest3.50%
Highest quoted nominal interest3.50%
Interest rate periodMonthly
Interest Rate Calculation MethodFlat
Subsidized by funder request?No
Is rate fixed for entire loan termYes
Upfront Fees
Fee 1Fee 2
DescriptionProcessing FeeLegal Fee
% of loan amount - min3.50%0
% of loan amount - max3.50%0
OR, Fixed amount - min0250
Fixed amount - max0250
Reason for variationN/AN/A
Appears on Repayment Sched?NoNo
Ongoing Fees
This product has no ongoing fees
Upfront Insurance Fees
Ins 1
DescriptionMthunzi Insurance Cover
% of loan amount - min0
% of loan amount - max0
OR, Fixed amount - min937.80
Fixed amount - max937.80
Reason for variationN/A
Appears on Repayment Sched?No
Ongoing Insurance Fees
This product has no ongoing insurance fees
Compulsory Deposit
Required forAll
CriteriaN/A
Is deposit indicated on the repayment schedule?No
Do borrowers control deposit in their group?No
Deposit BEFORE or AT Disbursement
% loan amount deposited15.00%
or, Fixed-amount deposited0
Deposits DURING period payments
% loan amount deposited0
or, Fixed-amount deposited0
Conditions on access to depositEnd Term
Interest Paid on Deposit
Minimum interest rate paid7.00%
Maximum interest rate paid7.00%
Interest payment frequencyMonthly
Taxes
Are taxes charged on this product?No

Pricing Information

Interest
Lowest quoted nominal interest22.00%
Highest quoted nominal interest22.00%
Interest rate periodYearly
Interest Rate Calculation MethodFlat
Subsidized by funder request?No
Is rate fixed for entire loan termYes
Upfront Fees
Fee 1
DescriptionApplication Fee
% of loan amount - min2.00%
% of loan amount - max2.00%
OR, Fixed amount - min0
Fixed amount - max0
Reason for variationN/A
Appears on Repayment Sched?Yes
Ongoing Fees
This product has no ongoing fees
Upfront Insurance Fees
Ins 1
DescriptionInsurance Fee
% of loan amount - min1.50%
% of loan amount - max1.50%
OR, Fixed amount - min0
Fixed amount - max0
Reason for variationN/A
Appears on Repayment Sched?Yes
Ongoing Insurance Fees
This product has no ongoing insurance fees
Compulsory Deposit
Required forAll
CriteriaFirst cycle loans = 10% upfront, 100 KES continuing. Multiple cycle loans = 25% upfront, no continuing requirement.
Is deposit indicated on the repayment schedule?Yes
Do borrowers control deposit in their group?Yes
Deposit BEFORE or AT Disbursement
% loan amount deposited10.00% - 25.00%
or, Fixed-amount deposited0
Deposits DURING period payments
% loan amount deposited0
or, Fixed-amount deposited0 - KES 100
Conditions on access to depositEnd Term
Interest Paid on Deposit
Minimum interest rate paid0.33%
Maximum interest rate paid0.50%
Interest payment frequencyAnnually
Taxes
Are taxes charged on this product?No

Full Pricing Data

Mzati (Individual) Loan samples
Sample 1Sample 2Sample 3Sample 4Sample 5Sample 6
Loan AmountMWK 40,000MWK 100,000MWK 150,000MWK 200,000MWK 500,000MWK 600,000
Loan Cycle (1, 2, 3, etc)Not KnownNot KnownNot KnownNot KnownNot KnownNot Known
Disbursement Date2012-11-052012-10-292012-10-292012-10-302012-12-032012-10-11
Loan Term (Months)5.2 months11.0 months11.0 months11.0 months12.0 months13.0 months
Grace Period (Months)0.2 months0.4 months0.4 months0.4 months0.3 months1.0 month
Total Cost of CreditMWK 11,693.11MWK 41,091.52MWK 61,012.21MWK 86,513.83MWK 242,720.11MWK 307,233.86
True Price by Comp           
Interest price component63.7%65.9%65.9%65.7%67.3%62.9%
Fee Component47.8%10.9%9.9%15.6%8.2%7.1%
Insurance Component0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.7%3.2%
Tax Component0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Deposit Component33.0%21.5%21.2%23.0%22.4%19.1%
Full APR (int fee ins tax dep)144.5%98.3%97.0%104.3%101.6%92.3%
Transparency Index294343404145
            
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Msingi Loan samples
Sample 1Sample 2Sample 3Sample 4Sample 5
Loan AmountKES 20,000KES 50,000KES 140,000KES 200,000KES 300,000
Loan Cycle (1, 2, 3, etc)Not KnownNot KnownNot KnownNot KnownNot Known
Disbursement Date2013-06-282013-06-272013-06-122013-06-112013-06-27
Loan Term (Months)6.0 months10.0 months12.0 months18.0 months24.0 months
Grace Period (Months)0.5 months0.4 months0.5 months0.5 months0.5 months
Total Cost of CreditKES 2,900KES 10,550KES 35,700KES 73,000KES 142,500
True Price by Comp         
Interest price component36.7%38.7%38.8%38.9%38.5%
Fee Component7.3%4.9%4.1%2.9%2.3%
Insurance Component5.5%3.8%3.1%2.2%1.7%
Tax Component0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Deposit Component17.0%33.2%31.2%27.8%25.1%
Full APR (int fee ins tax dep)66.5%80.6%77.2%71.8%67.6%
Transparency Index3327283133
          
Original Repayment SchedulePDFPDFPDFPDFPDF
MFT Pricing CalculationPDFPDFPDFPDFPDF
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