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Institution

Urwego Opportunity Bank Avenue de la PaixKigali
Data approved: 2011-09-29
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Microloan Foundation Head OfficeKasungu, CentralPO Box 491
Data approved: 2012-11-15
Data version: 2
Age of data: 137 months
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Institution Details

Institution TypePrivate 'For-Profit'
Is this institution regulated?N/A
Website addresshttp://www.uob.rw/
Year established1997
Head of InstitutionJeffrey J. Lee
Regions active0
# Branches36

Total Portfolio (nat'l)RWF 6,225,428,134
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 10,551,573.11
Active clients with loans32,690
Approximate % female clients80% - 100%
Approximate % urban clients40% - 60%
Network affiliationsOpportunity International, Hope International, World Relief
FundersMasterCard Foundation, Gates Foundation, Credit Suisse, European Union

Institution Details

Institution TypeNon-Governmental Organization
Is this institution regulated?Yes
Website addresshttp://www.microloanfoundation.org.uk/Home
Year established2002
Head of InstitutionPeter Matumbo
Regions activeDowa, Kasungu, Lilongwe, Mchinji, Nkhotakota, Ntcheu, Ntchisi, SalimaKaronga, Mzimba, Nkhata Bay, Rumphi, Balaka, Blantyre, Chikwawa, MachingaMangochi, Mulanje
# Branches20

Total Portfolio (nat'l)MWK 662,269,793
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 1,698,127.67
Active clients with loans24,364
Approximate % female clients80% - 100%
Approximate % urban clients0% - 20%
Network affiliationsMAMN
FundersMicroloan Foundation, UK

Loan Products » Summary

Adv CB
383 Borrowers
USD 377,773.29 Portfolio
Active Product
Community
31,280 Borrowers
USD 4,763,256.54 Portfolio
Active Product
Idv Business
529 Borrowers
USD 1,625,500.81 Portfolio
Active Product
Sol Grp
493 Borrowers
USD 395,211.96 Portfolio
Active Product

Loan Products » Summary

Bridging
355 Borrowers
USD 99,169.63 Portfolio
Active Product
Irrigation
1,425 Borrowers
USD 116,868.29 Portfolio
Active Product
Standard
20,988 Borrowers
USD 1,340,606.15 Portfolio
Active Product
Knitting & Sewing / Life Skills Loan
Retired Product

Loan Products » Conditions

Product Name Loan Size Range Loan Term (months) % Female % Urban Loan Purpose Eligibility Other Services
Advanced Community Banking RWF 250,000 - 1,500,000 4 - 12 80% - 100% 40% - 60% Business, Other Women, Men, Have business Credit Educ, Business Training
Community Banking RWF 30,000 - 1,200,000 4 80% - 100% 40% - 60% Business Women, Men, Have business Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Business Training
Micro Individual/Business Loan RWF 500,000 - 10,000,000 4 - 60 40% - 60% 80% - 100% Business, Consumer Women, Men
New Solidarity Group RWF 250,000 - 5,000,000 4 - 24 60% - 80% 80% - 100% Business, Consumer, Other Women, Men, Have business Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Business Training

Loan Products » Conditions

Product Name Loan Size Range Loan Term (months) % Female % Urban Loan Purpose Eligibility Other Services
Bridging Loan MWK 65,000 - 180,000 6 - 10 80% - 100% 0% - 20% Business Women, Have business Group Mtgs, Tech Asst Visits, Business Training, Other Training, Group Dynamics
Irrigation Loan MWK 18,000 - 80,000 3 - 7 80% - 100% 0% - 20% Business Women, Have business Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Tech Asst Visits, Business Training, Other Training, Group Dynamics
Standard Loan MWK 18,000 - 80,000 4 80% - 100% 0% - 20% Business Women, Have business, Specific age group Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Tech Asst Visits, Business Training, Other Training, Group Dyanamics

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%-30.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins 18.00% loan amt 10.0% upfront 10.00% ongoing 48.6% - 53.4% 62.6% - 70.8% 35
Community Banking 30.0%-36.0% annual, Flat 0 Fees 1 Ins None 10.0% upfront 63.4% - 63.5% 83.1% - 83.5% 36
Micro Individual/Business Loan 18.0%-24.0% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 0 Ins 18.00% loan amt N/A 0% - 27.8% 22.2% - 28.6% 69
New Solidarity Group 18.0%-24.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins 18.00% loan amt 15.0% upfront 15.00% ongoing 0% - 54.8% 54.1% - 107.5% 24

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Bridging Loan 48.00% annual, Flat 0 Fees 0 Ins None 20.00% upfront 75.7% - 75.8% 107.4% - 107.5% 44
Irrigation Loan 57.00% annual, Flat 0 Fees 0 Ins None 10.00%-20.00% upfront 36.2% - 60.4% 45.9% - 83.7% 83
Standard Loan 60.00% annual, Flat 0 Fees 0 Ins None 10.00%-20.00% upfront 97.1% - 108.4% 147.6% - 166.7% 37

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%-30.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins Ins 18.00% loan amt 10.0% upfront 10.00% ongoing 48.6% - 53.4% 62.6% - 70.8% 35
Community Banking 30.0%-36.0% annual, Flat 0 Fees 1 Ins Ins None 10.0% upfront 63.4% - 63.5% 83.1% - 83.5% 36
Micro Individual/Business Loan 18.0%-24.0% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins 18.00% loan amt N/A 0% - 27.8% 22.2% - 28.6% 69
New Solidarity Group 18.0%-24.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins 18.00% loan amt 15.0% upfront 15.00% ongoing 0% - 54.8% 54.1% - 107.5% 24

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Bridging Loan 48.00% annual, Flat 0 Fees 0 Ins Ins None 20.00% upfront 75.7% - 75.8% 107.4% - 107.5% 44
Irrigation Loan 57.00% annual, Flat 0 Fees 0 Ins Ins None 10.00%-20.00% upfront 36.2% - 60.4% 45.9% - 83.7% 83
Standard Loan 60.00% annual, Flat 0 Fees 0 Ins Ins None 10.00%-20.00% upfront 97.1% - 108.4% 147.6% - 166.7% 37
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