2. Empowerment
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Institution

Empowerment Micro Finance institution ltd 72, Sikoongo RoadSiavonga, Zambia, Souther ProvinceP.O.BOX 183
Data approved: 2011-12-12
Data version: 1
Age of data: 157 months

Institution

Urwego Opportunity Bank Plot 1230 NyarugengeAvenue de la PaixKigaliPO Box 748
Data approved: 2012-09-27
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Institution Details

Institution TypeNon-Governmental Organization
Is this institution regulated?Yes
Website addresshttp://www.celim.it/
Year established2008
Head of InstitutionElisa Morrone
Regions active
# Branches2

Total Portfolio (nat'l)ZMK 2,360,550,702
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 456,145.06
Active clients with loans1,559
Approximate % female clients60% - 80%
Approximate % urban clients0% - 20%
Network affiliationsAmiz, Mix Market
FundersRural Finance Programme/IFAD, European Union, CeLIM NGO

Institution Details

Institution TypeNon Bank Financial Institution
Is this institution regulated?Yes
Website addresshttp://www.uob.rw/
Year established1997
Head of InstitutionJeffrey J. Lee
Regions activeBugesera, Burera, Gakenke, Gasabo, Gatsibo, Gicumbi, Gisagara, Huye, Kamonyi, KarongiKayonza, Kicukiro, Kirehe, Muhanga, Musanze, Ngoma, Ngororero, Nyabihu, Nyagatare, NyamagabeNyamasheke, Nyanza
# Branches36

Total Portfolio (nat'l)RWF 9,342,142,670
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 14,597,097.92
Active clients with loans41,246
Approximate % female clients80% - 100%
Approximate % urban clients60% - 80%
Network affiliationsOpportunity International, Hope International, World Relief
FundersMasterCard Foundation, Gates Foundation, Credit Suisse, European Union

Loan Products » Summary

Agriculture
73 Borrowers
USD 38,260.87 Portfolio
Active Product
Individual
870 Borrowers
USD 343,257.28 Portfolio
Active Product
Salary
51 Borrowers
USD 18,014.51 Portfolio
Active Product
Sol Grp
521 Borrowers
USD 46,667.90 Portfolio
Active Product
School Fee
30 Borrowers
USD 1,352.66 Portfolio
Low Volume Product
Note: MFTransparency presents full data for active products with over 50 borrowers. Basic data is shown for lower volume products

Loan Products » Summary

Adv CB
7,933 Borrowers
USD 8,128,174.48 Portfolio
Active Product
Community
34,286 Borrowers
USD 11,526,115.84 Portfolio
Active Product
Idv Business
1,184 Borrowers
USD 4,832,015.35 Portfolio
Active Product
Sol Grp
489 Borrowers
USD 756,359.38 Portfolio
Active Product

Loan Products » Conditions

Product Name Loan Size Range Loan Term (months) % Female % Urban Loan Purpose Eligibility Other Services
Agricultural Input Loan ZMK 2,000,000 - 6,000,000 10 - 11 20% - 40% 0% - 20% Business, Agriculture Women, Men, Small scale farmers, minimum one hectare Business Training, Microcredit Scheme
Individual Loan ZMK 500,000 - 7,000,000 4 - 12 40% - 60% 0% - 20% Business Women, Men, Have business Credit Ins, Household Approach, Monthly follow up of clients
Salary Backed Loan ZMK 500,000 - 7,000,000 2 - 10 20% - 40% 60% - 80% Any Purpose Women, Men, Salaried worker
Solidarity Group Loan ZMK 400,000 - 1,200,000 4 - 10 60% - 80% 0% - 20% Business Women, Men, Have business Record Keeping Training, Household Approach Training, Monthly Monitoring

Loan Products » Conditions

Product Name Loan Size Range Loan Term (months) % Female % Urban Loan Purpose Eligibility Other Services
Advanced Community Banking RWF 250,000 - 3,000,000 4 - 12 80% - 100% 40% - 60% Business, Other Women, Men, Have business Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins, Business Training
Community Banking RWF 30,000 - 1,500,000 4 80% - 100% 40% - 60% Business Women, Men, Have business Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins, Business Training
Micro Individual/Business Loan RWF 250,000 - 60,000,000 4 - 60 40% - 60% 80% - 100% Business, Consumer Women, Men Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins, Business Training
New Solidarity Group RWF 250,000 - 6,000,000 4 - 24 60% - 80% 80% - 100% Business, Consumer, Other Women, Men, Have business Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins, Business Training

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Agricultural Input Loan 42.0% annual, Flat 0 Fees 1 Ins None N/A 56.6% - 56.8% 64.4% - 64.6% 65
Individual Loan 48.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins None N/A 69.7% - 82.9% 69.7% - 82.9% 62
Salary Backed Loan 30.0%-42.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins None N/A 48.9% - 50.6% 48.9% - 50.6% 60
Solidarity Group Loan 42.0%-60.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins None N/A 68.6% - 96% 68.6% - 96% 50

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Advanced Community Banking 30.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins 18.00% fees 10.0% upfront 10.00% ongoing 52.7% - 53% 70.6% - 72.9% 41
Community Banking 30.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins 18.00% fees 10.0% upfront 10.00% ongoing 57.4% 76.8% 39
Micro Individual/Business Loan 18.0%-24.0% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 1 Ins 18.00% fees N/A 21.9% - 27.6% 22.6% - 30.7% 71
New Solidarity Group 24.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins 18.00% fees 15.0% upfront 15.00% ongoing 43.9% - 45.1% 69.5% - 74.5% 33

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Agricultural Input Loan 42.0% annual, Flat 0 Fees 1 Ins Ins None N/A 56.6% - 56.8% 64.4% - 64.6% 65
Individual Loan 48.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins None N/A 69.7% - 82.9% 69.7% - 82.9% 62
Salary Backed Loan 30.0%-42.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins None N/A 48.9% - 50.6% 48.9% - 50.6% 60
Solidarity Group Loan 42.0%-60.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins None N/A 68.6% - 96% 68.6% - 96% 50

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Advanced Community Banking 30.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins Ins 18.00% fees 10.0% upfront 10.00% ongoing 52.7% - 53% 70.6% - 72.9% 41
Community Banking 30.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins Ins 18.00% fees 10.0% upfront 10.00% ongoing 57.4% 76.8% 39
Micro Individual/Business Loan 18.0%-24.0% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 1 Ins Ins 18.00% fees N/A 21.9% - 27.6% 22.6% - 30.7% 71
New Solidarity Group 24.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins Ins 18.00% fees 15.0% upfront 15.00% ongoing 43.9% - 45.1% 69.5% - 74.5% 33
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