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Institution

Wisdom Microfinance Institution S.Co Bole Sub CityAddis Ababa31478
Data approved: 2012-03-12
Data version: 1
Age of data: 147 months

Institution

Urwego Opportunity Bank Plot 1230 NyarugengeAvenue de la PaixKigaliPO Box 748
Data approved: 2012-09-27
Data version: 2
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Institution Details

Institution TypeNon Bank Financial Institution
Is this institution regulated?Yes
Website addressN/A
Year established1998
Head of InstitutionWorku Tsega
Regions active
# Branches51

Total Portfolio (nat'l)ETB 119,816,176
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 6,511,748.70
Active clients with loans45,331
Approximate % female clients60% - 80%
Approximate % urban clients20% - 40%
Network affiliationsAEMFI, Vision Fund International
FundersWorld Vision

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

AgriBusiness
243 Borrowers
USD 44,990.27 Portfolio
Active Product
Agriculture
34,703 Borrowers
USD 4,164,431.74 Portfolio
Active Product
Business
5,095 Borrowers
USD 382,694.08 Portfolio
Active Product
Consumption
3,354 Borrowers
USD 261,871.36 Portfolio
Active Product
Enterprise
61 Borrowers
USD 6,850.54 Portfolio
Active Product
Individual
1,875 Borrowers
USD 639,486.30 Portfolio
Active Product

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
Agri-business Loan ETB 3,000 - 5,000 6 - 12 60% - 80% 0% - 20% Business, Agriculture Women, Men Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins
Agricultural Loan ETB 2,500 - 4,500 6 - 12 60% - 80% 0% - 20% Business, Agriculture Women, Men, 75% of group members has to be women Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins
Business Loan ETB 3,000 - 5,000 6 - 12 60% - 80% 60% - 80% Business Women, Men, Have business Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins
Consumption Loan ETB 3,000 - 5,000 10 - 24 60% - 80% 20% - 40% Any Purpose Men, Salaried worker Credit Educ, Group Mtgs
Enterprise loan ETB 4,500 - 8,000 9 - 12 60% - 80% 80% - 100% Business Women, Men, Have business, Must have at least one employee, Must have at least a certain minimum capital limit. Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins
Individual Loan ETB 4,000 - 50,000 9 - 24 60% - 80% 80% - 100% Business Women, Men Credit Educ, Credit Ins

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
Agri-business Loan 17.5% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins None 10.0% upfront 10.00 ongoing 38.7% 55.6% 31
Agricultural Loan 19.5% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins None 15.0% upfront 10.00 ongoing 22.1% 28.1% 69
Business Loan 15.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins None 10.0% upfront 10.00 ongoing 33.2% 47.3% 32
Consumption Loan 17.5% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins None 15.0% upfront 38.7% 56.2% 31
Enterprise loan 15.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins None 10.0% upfront 10.00 ongoing 22.9% - 31.9% 30.1% - 76.9% 35
Individual Loan 15.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins None N/A 31.6% - 32.9% 35.8% - 38.8% 41

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
Agri-business Loan 17.5% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins Ins None 10.0% upfront 10.00 ongoing 38.7% 55.6% 31
Agricultural Loan 19.5% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins Ins None 15.0% upfront 10.00 ongoing 22.1% 28.1% 69
Business Loan 15.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins Ins None 10.0% upfront 10.00 ongoing 33.2% 47.3% 32
Consumption Loan 17.5% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins Ins None 15.0% upfront 38.7% 56.2% 31
Enterprise loan 15.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins None 10.0% upfront 10.00 ongoing 22.9% - 31.9% 30.1% - 76.9% 35
Individual Loan 15.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins Ins None N/A 31.6% - 32.9% 35.8% - 38.8% 41

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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