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Institution

Opportunity Bank of Malawi Private Bag A71Lilongwe, Central
Data approved: 2012-11-29
Data version: 2
Age of data: 135 months

Institution

Growing Opportunity Finance (India) Pvt. Ltd. No.12, Ramasamy Street, I FloorT. NagarChennai, Tamil Nadu600017
Data approved: 2011-01-01
Data version: 1
Age of data: 163 months

Institution Details

Institution TypeBank
Is this institution regulated?Yes
Website addresshttp://www.oibm.mw/
Year established2003
Head of InstitutionCosmus Kowuoche
Regions activeDedza, Dowa, Kasungu, Lilongwe, Mchinji, Nkhotakota, Salima, ChitipaKaronga, Mzimba, Nkhata Bay, Rumphi, Blantyre, ChikwawaMangochi, Mulanje
# Branches33

Total Portfolio (nat'l)MWK 3,598,720,264
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 9,227,487.86
Active clients with loans52,649
Approximate % female clients40% - 60%
Approximate % urban clients40% - 60%
Network affiliationsOpportunity International, MAMN, Bankers Association of Malawi
FundersOpportunity Transformation Investment, Opportunity Microfinance Investment, Trust for Transformation, Africap

Institution Details

Institution TypeNon Bank Financial Institution
Is this institution regulated?Yes
Website addresshttp://www.gopportunity.net/
Year established2006
Head of InstitutionMr. James. A. Reiff
Regions active
# Branches13

Total Portfolio (nat'l)INR 280,000,000
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 5,283,018.87
Active clients with loans65,000
Approximate % female clients80% - 100%
Approximate % urban clients40% - 60%
Network affiliations

Loan Products » Summary

10,659 Borrowers
USD 1,894,842.67 Portfolio
Active Product
34,795 Borrowers
USD 1,628,382.90 Portfolio
Active Product
2,306 Borrowers
USD 1,668,409 Portfolio
Active Product
3,548 Borrowers
USD 1,315,788.54 Portfolio
Active Product

Loan Products » Summary

1,205 Borrowers
USD 37,735.85 Portfolio
Active Product
31,727 Borrowers
USD 2,376,169.81 Portfolio
Active Product
800 Borrowers
USD 37,735.85 Portfolio
Active Product
31,539 Borrowers
USD 2,936,358.49 Portfolio
Active Product

Loan Products » Conditions

Product Name Loan Size Range Loan Term (months) % Female % Urban Loan Purpose Eligibility Other Services
Agriculture Loan MWK 200,000 - 50,000,000 3 - 48 20% - 40% 0% - 20% Business Women, Men, Running a farming enterprise Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins, Business Training
Masiko (Group) Loan MWK 140,000 - 2,800,000 4 - 9 40% - 60% 20% - 40% Business Women, Men, Have business Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins, Business Training
Mzati (Individual) Loan MWK 50,000 - 1,000,000 3 - 12 40% - 60% 40% - 60% Business Women, Men, Have business, Have home or land, Must have assets as collateral Credit Educ, Credit Ins, Business Training, Other Training, Social Issues Training (HIV/AIDS, Gender, Vision Building),, Mthunzi (Shelter) Insurance
Payroll Loan MWK 15,000 - 4,000,000 3 - 48 20% - 40% 40% - 60% Any Purpose Women, Men, Salaried worker, Age must be above 18 years Credit Ins

Loan Products » Conditions

Product Name Loan Size Range Loan Term (months) % Female % Urban Loan Purpose Eligibility Other Services
Livestock Loan INR 12,000 - 20,000 12 - 24 80% - 100% 0% - 20% Business, Only for purchase of farm animals Women Group Mtgs, Other Training, Training from veterinarian, Health / Social Issue Training
Rural Trust Bank INR 3,000 - 15,000 6 - 12 80% - 100% 0% - 20% Business Women, Have business Group Mtgs, Tech Asst Visits, Business Training, Other Training, Health / Social Issue Training
Student Loan INR 3,000 - 5,000 12 80% - 100% 60% - 80% Business, Education Women, Must have children of a qualified age in school, Must have completed one loan cycle with the MFI Other Training, Scholarships are available, some reserved for top scorers and others reserved for female students
Urban Trust Bank INR 3,000 - 25,000 6 - 12 80% - 100% 80% - 100% Business Women, Have business Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins, Tech Asst Visits, Business Training, Other Training, Health / Social Issue Training

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Agriculture Loan 37.00%-40.00% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 0 Ins None 15.00% upfront 33.6% - 33.9% 38.7% - 39% 95
Masiko (Group) Loan 48.75% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins None 15.00% upfront 72.5% - 74.7% 90.5% - 94.1% 52
Mzati (Individual) Loan 42.00% annual, Flat 2 Fees 1 Ins None 15.00% upfront 70% - 111.5% 92.3% - 144.5% 39
Payroll Loan 45.00% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 0 Ins None N/A 34.7% - 45.7% 34.7% - 45.7% 100

Loan Products » MFIN India Additional Information

Product Name APR (int) MFIN MFI Earning (Annualised) MFIN Cost to Borrower (Annualised) COMPLIANCE WITH RBI GUIDELINES ON INTEREST METHOD COMPLIANCE WITH RBI GUIDELINES ON PROCESSING FEES COMPLIANCE WITH RBI GUIDELINES ON INSURANCE PREMIUM MFIN Transparency Index
Livestock Loan 0% 25.5% - 25.7% 25.5% - 25.7% N/A
Rural Trust Bank 0% 30.4% - 39.3% 30.4% - 39.3% N/A
Student Loan 0% 28.3% - 28.6% 28.3% - 28.6% N/A
Urban Trust Bank 0% 29.2% - 42.3% 29.2% - 42.3% N/A

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Livestock Loan 12.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins None N/A 25.5% - 25.7% 25.5% - 25.7% 47
Rural Trust Bank 12.0%-15.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins None N/A 30.4% - 39.3% 30.4% - 39.3% 34
Student Loan 15.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins None N/A 28.3% - 28.6% 28.3% - 28.6% 52
Urban Trust Bank 12.0%-15.5% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins None N/A 29.2% - 42.3% 29.2% - 42.3% 33

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Agriculture Loan 37.00%-40.00% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins None 15.00% upfront 33.6% - 33.9% 38.7% - 39% 95
Masiko (Group) Loan 48.75% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins None 15.00% upfront 72.5% - 74.7% 90.5% - 94.1% 52
Mzati (Individual) Loan 42.00% annual, Flat 2 Fees 1 Ins Ins None 15.00% upfront 70% - 111.5% 92.3% - 144.5% 39
Payroll Loan 45.00% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins None N/A 34.7% - 45.7% 34.7% - 45.7% 100

Loan Products » MFIN India Additional Information

Product Name APR (int) MFIN MFI Earning (Annualised) MFIN Cost to Borrower (Annualised) COMPLIANCE WITH RBI GUIDELINES ON INTEREST METHOD COMPLIANCE WITH RBI GUIDELINES ON PROCESSING FEES COMPLIANCE WITH RBI GUIDELINES ON INSURANCE PREMIUM MFIN Transparency Index
Livestock Loan 0% 25.5% - 25.7% 25.5% - 25.7% N/A
Rural Trust Bank 0% 30.4% - 39.3% 30.4% - 39.3% N/A
Student Loan 0% 28.3% - 28.6% 28.3% - 28.6% N/A
Urban Trust Bank 0% 29.2% - 42.3% 29.2% - 42.3% N/A

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Livestock Loan 12.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins None N/A 25.5% - 25.7% 25.5% - 25.7% 47
Rural Trust Bank 12.0%-15.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins Ins None N/A 30.4% - 39.3% 30.4% - 39.3% 34
Student Loan 15.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins None N/A 28.3% - 28.6% 28.3% - 28.6% 52
Urban Trust Bank 12.0%-15.5% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins Ins None N/A 29.2% - 42.3% 29.2% - 42.3% 33
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