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Institution

Dire Microfinance Head OfficeDire DawaPO Box 2859
Data approved: 2011-12-23
Data version: 1
Age of data: 150 months

Institution

Union Rural Bank Limited Head OfficeSenya Bereku, Central RegionP.O. Box 5
Data approved: 2013-02-26
Data version: 2
Age of data: 132 months
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Institution Details

Institution TypeNon Bank Financial Institution
Is this institution regulated?Yes
Website addressN/A
Year established1996
Head of InstitutionSentayehu Ketema
Regions active
# Branches9

Total Portfolio (nat'l)ETB 17,886,789
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 972,108.10
Active clients with loans5,015
Approximate % female clients40% - 60%
Approximate % urban clients80% - 100%
Network affiliationsAEMFI, MAIN
Funders

Institution Details

Institution TypeRurBank
Is this institution regulated?Yes
Website addressN/A
Year established1999
Head of InstitutionPaul Kojo Kombian
Regions activeGreater Accra Region, Central Region
# Branches7

Total Portfolio (nat'l)GHS 4,652,554
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 2,361,702.54
Active clients with loans3,831
Approximate % female clients60% - 80%
Approximate % urban clients40% - 60%
Network affiliationsARB APEX, GHAMFIN, Freedom from Hunger
FundersOikoCredit, SPEED Ghana, ARB APEX Bank

Loan Products » Summary

Consumption
317 Borrowers
USD 88,673.91 Portfolio
Active Product
Group
4,437 Borrowers
USD 534,575 Portfolio
Active Product
Individual
187 Borrowers
USD 152,923.91 Portfolio
Active Product
Housing
38 Borrowers
USD 52,092.39 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

Group
1,367 Borrowers
USD 187,932.49 Portfolio
Active Product
Salary
1,889 Borrowers
USD 1,777,637.90 Portfolio
Active Product
Business
435 Borrowers
USD 300,171.28 Portfolio
Active Product
Mobile
140 Borrowers
USD 95,960.87 Portfolio
Active Product
Personal Loan
Retired Product

Loan Products » Conditions

Product Name Loan Size Range Loan Term (months) % Female % Urban Loan Purpose Eligibility Other Services
Consumption Loan ETB 2,000 - 10,000 12 - 24 20% - 40% 80% - 100% Any Purpose Women, Men, Salaried worker Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Tech Asst Visits, Business Training
Group Loan ETB 2,500 - 10,000 1 - 12 60% - 80% 80% - 100% Any Purpose Women, Men Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Tech Asst Visits, Business Training
Individual Loan ETB 2,500 - 80,000 12 - 36 60% - 80% 80% - 100% Any Purpose Women, Men Credit Educ, Tech Asst Visits, Business Training

Loan Products » Conditions

Product Name Loan Size Range Loan Term (months) % Female % Urban Loan Purpose Eligibility Other Services
Group Loan GHS 500 - 3,000 4 - 6 80% - 100% 80% - 100% Business Women, Men, Have business Credit Educ, Group Mtgs
Salary Loan GHS 200 - 25,000 1 - 12 40% - 60% 60% - 80% Business, Education Women, Men, Have business, Salaried worker Credit Educ, Business Training
Business Loan GHS 200 - 25,000 1 - 12 40% - 60% 60% - 80% Business Women, Men, Have business Credit Educ, Business Training
Mobile Banking Loan GHS 200 - 25,000 1 - 12 40% - 60% 60% - 80% Business Women, Men, Have business Credit Educ, Business Training

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Consumption Loan 10.0% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 0 Ins None N/A 18.1% - 22.1% 18.1% - 22.1% 51
Group Loan 11.5% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 0 Ins None N/A 24.2% - 24.5% 24.2% - 24.5% 47
Individual Loan 11.5% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 0 Ins None N/A 21.2% - 24.3% 21.2% - 24.3% 51

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Group Loan 48.00% annual, Flat 2 Fees 0 Ins None 10.00% upfront 103.1% - 106% 123.7% - 127.3% 38
Salary Loan 32.00% annual, Flat 2 Fees 0 Ins None N/A 57.3% - 73.4% 57.3% - 73.4% 47
Business Loan 35.00% annual, Flat 2 Fees 0 Ins None N/A 68.2% - 68.7% 68.2% - 68.7% 51
Mobile Banking Loan 48.00% annual, Flat 2 Fees 0 Ins None 10.00% upfront 104.9% - 107.4% 127.1% - 130.5% 37

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Consumption Loan 10.0% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins None N/A 18.1% - 22.1% 18.1% - 22.1% 51
Group Loan 11.5% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins None N/A 24.2% - 24.5% 24.2% - 24.5% 47
Individual Loan 11.5% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins None N/A 21.2% - 24.3% 21.2% - 24.3% 51

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Group Loan 48.00% annual, Flat 2 Fees 0 Ins Ins None 10.00% upfront 103.1% - 106% 123.7% - 127.3% 38
Salary Loan 32.00% annual, Flat 2 Fees 0 Ins Ins None N/A 57.3% - 73.4% 57.3% - 73.4% 47
Business Loan 35.00% annual, Flat 2 Fees 0 Ins Ins None N/A 68.2% - 68.7% 68.2% - 68.7% 51
Mobile Banking Loan 48.00% annual, Flat 2 Fees 0 Ins Ins None 10.00% upfront 104.9% - 107.4% 127.1% - 130.5% 37
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