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  2. Urwego

Institution

Finance Cooperative Limited ADL House, 3rd FloorCity CenterLilongwe, Central
Data approved: 2011-01-31
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Institution

Urwego Opportunity Bank Plot 1230 NyarugengeAvenue de la PaixKigaliPO Box 748
Data approved: 1900-01-00
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Institution Details

Institution TypeCooperative
Is this institution regulated?N/A
Website addressN/A
Year established2004
Head of InstitutionAnthony Mtali Ngwira
Regions active0
# Branches4

Total Portfolio (nat'l)MWK 615,884,079
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 4,105,893.86
Active clients with loans33,228
Approximate % female clients80% - 100%
Approximate % urban clients60% - 80%
Network affiliationsMalawi Union of Savings and Credit Cooperations (MUSCCO), Malawi Microfinance Network (MAMN)
FundersHIVOS, CORDAID

Institution Details

Institution TypeNon Bank Financial Institution
Is this institution regulated?Yes
Website addresshttp://www.uob.rw/
Year established1997
Head of InstitutionTineyi Emmanuel Mawocha
Regions activeBugesera, Burera, Gakenke, Gasabo, Gatsibo, Gicumbi, Gisagara, Huye, Kamonyi, KarongiKayonza, Kicukiro, Kirehe, Muhanga, Musanze, Ngoma, Ngororero, Nyabihu, Nyagatare, NyamagabeNyamasheke, Nyanza, Nyarugenge, Nyaruguru, Rubavu, Ruhango, Rulindo, Rusizi, Rutsiro, Rwamagana
# Branches36

Total Portfolio (nat'l)RWF 9,442,026,780
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 14,753,166.84
Active clients with loans38,207
Approximate % female clients60% - 80%
Approximate % urban clients60% - 80%
Network affiliationsOpportunity International, Hope International, World Relief
FundersMasterCard Foundation, Gates Foundation, Credit Suisse, European Union

Loan Products » Summary

Mpamba (Individual Business Loan)
9,968 Borrowers
USD 1,453,333 Portfolio
Active Product
Mwai wa Mayi (Female Group Loan)
5,989 Borrowers
USD 328,472 Portfolio
Active Product
Phindu (Group Business)
4,984 Borrowers
USD 615,884 Portfolio
Active Product
Pompopompo (Emergency Loan)
665 Borrowers
USD 82,118 Portfolio
Active Product
Uchikumbe (Agriculture Loan)
21,598 Borrowers
USD 2,668,838 Portfolio
Active Product

Loan Products » Summary

Adv CB
4,400 Borrowers
USD 2,415,381.41 Portfolio
Active Product
Community
31,626 Borrowers
USD 5,853,689.15 Portfolio
Active Product
Idv Business
1,331 Borrowers
USD 4,953,276.75 Portfolio
Active Product
Sol Grp
348 Borrowers
USD 238,999.72 Portfolio
Active Product
Micro Con
255 Borrowers
USD 136,876.71 Portfolio
Active Product
Cash
0 Borrowers
USD 1,156,975.32 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 » Conditions

Product Name Loan Size Range Loan Term (months) % Female % Urban Loan Purpose Eligibility Other Services
Mpamba (Individual Business Loan) MWK 10,000 - 1,500,000 2 - 12 40% - 60% 20% - 40%
Mwai wa Mayi (Female Group Loan) MWK 10,000 - 100,000 2 - 8 80% - 100% 20% - 40%
Phindu (Group Business) MWK 10,000 - 250,000 3 - 12 20% - 40% 20% - 40%
Pompopompo (Emergency Loan) MWK 1,120 - 30,000 2 - 5 20% - 40% 60% - 80%
Uchikumbe (Agriculture Loan) MWK 7,500 - 200,000 4 - 10 20% - 40% 0% - 20%

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 6 - 12 60% - 80% 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 60% - 80% 20% - 40% Business Women, Men, Have business Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins, Business Training
Micro Individual/Business Loan RWF 250,000 - 60,000,000 8 - 60 20% - 40% 20% - 40% Business, Agriculture, Housing, Consumer, Education Women, Men Business Training
New Solidarity Group RWF 250,000 - 6,000,000 6 - 24 60% - 80% 80% - 100% Business, Consumer, Other Women, Men, Have business Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins, Business Training
Micro Consumer Loans RWF 50,000 - 5,000,000 3 - 36 20% - 40% 20% - 40% Consumer, Education, Other Women, Men, Salaried worker

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Mpamba (Individual Business Loan) 32.00% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins N/A 0% - 66.6% 66.8% - 77%
Mwai wa Mayi (Female Group Loan) 36.00% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins N/A 63.9% - 65.7% 71.8% - 73.8%
Phindu (Group Business) 30.00% annual, Flat 2 Fees 0 Ins N/A 0% - 65.4% 67.1% - 75.8%
Pompopompo (Emergency Loan) 36.00% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins N/A 72.1% - 75.6% 85.6% - 89.8%
Uchikumbe (Agriculture Loan) 32.00% annual, Flat 2 Fees 0 Ins N/A 62.4% - 62.8% 68.4% - 69.4%

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Advanced Community Banking 24.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins 18.00% fees 10.0% upfront 43.4% - 50.1% 53% - 60.9% 42
Community Banking 24.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins 18.00% fees 10.0% upfront 47.4% - 54.7% 59.1% - 67.8% 37
Micro Individual/Business Loan 10.0%-20.0% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 1 Ins 18.00% fees N/A 21.3% - 22.9% 22.1% - 24.5% 43
New Solidarity Group 18.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins 18.00% fees 15.0% upfront 44.2% 60.6% 30
Micro Consumer Loans 18.0%-20.0% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 0 Ins None N/A 22.1% - 25.9% 22.1% - 25.9% 75

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Mpamba (Individual Business Loan) 32.00% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins N/A 0% - 66.6% 66.8% - 77%
Mwai wa Mayi (Female Group Loan) 36.00% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins N/A 63.9% - 65.7% 71.8% - 73.8%
Phindu (Group Business) 30.00% annual, Flat 2 Fees 0 Ins Ins N/A 0% - 65.4% 67.1% - 75.8%
Pompopompo (Emergency Loan) 36.00% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins N/A 72.1% - 75.6% 85.6% - 89.8%
Uchikumbe (Agriculture Loan) 32.00% annual, Flat 2 Fees 0 Ins Ins N/A 62.4% - 62.8% 68.4% - 69.4%

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Advanced Community Banking 24.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins Ins 18.00% fees 10.0% upfront 43.4% - 50.1% 53% - 60.9% 42
Community Banking 24.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins Ins 18.00% fees 10.0% upfront 47.4% - 54.7% 59.1% - 67.8% 37
Micro Individual/Business Loan 10.0%-20.0% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 1 Ins Ins 18.00% fees N/A 21.3% - 22.9% 22.1% - 24.5% 43
New Solidarity Group 18.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins Ins 18.00% fees 15.0% upfront 44.2% 60.6% 30
Micro Consumer Loans 18.0%-20.0% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins None N/A 22.1% - 25.9% 22.1% - 25.9% 75
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