2. Equity Bank
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  2. Urwego

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Equity Bank P.O. Box 75104-00200Hospital Road, Equity Centre, 9th FloorNairobi
Data approved: 2013-09-23
Data version: 2
Age of data: 141 months
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Institution

Urwego Opportunity Bank Plot 1230 NyarugengeAvenue de la PaixKigaliPO Box 748
Data approved: 1900-01-00
Data version: 3
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Institution Details

Institution TypeBank
Is this institution regulated?Yes
Website addresshttp://www.equitybank.co.ke/
Year established1984
Head of InstitutionDr. James Mwangi
Regions activeCentral, Coast, Eastern, Nairobi, North Eastern, Nyanza, Rift Valley, Western
# Branches112

Total Portfolio (nat'l)KES 126,533,000,000
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 1,528,176,329
Active clients with loans655,969
Approximate % female clients20% - 40%
Approximate % urban clients40% - 60%
Network affiliationsAMFI, WWB, MFN, GNBI
FundersHelios EB Investor LP (HELIOS), British-American Investments Company (Kenya) Ltd, IFC

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

Agriculture
418 Borrowers
USD 1,032,439.51 Portfolio
Active Product
Asset
900 Borrowers
USD 3,025,092.36 Portfolio
Active Product
Biashara
33,227 Borrowers
USD 33,248,673.42 Portfolio
Active Product
Business
339 Borrowers
USD 711,816.73 Portfolio
Active Product
Imara
15,474 Borrowers
USD 17,085,372.51 Portfolio
Active Product
Shaba
14,839 Borrowers
USD 7,305,703.83 Portfolio
Active Product
Farm Input
34,018 Borrowers
USD 15,709,402.11 Portfolio
Active Product
Insurance
6,820 Borrowers
USD 4,117,191.73 Portfolio
Active Product
Vijana
29,548 Borrowers
USD 12,511,287.02 Portfolio
Active Product
Fedha
Retired 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
Agricultural Commercial Loan KES 100,000 - 4,000,000,000 1 - 36 20% - 40% 0% - 20% Agriculture, Purchase of farm inputs and farm machinery. Women, Men, Must be in commercial farming for over a year, Active account with Equity Credit Ins
Asset Finance Loan KES 100,000 - 4,000,000,000 1 - 48 20% - 40% 40% - 60% Business, Loan specifically used for purchase of assets. Women, Men, Equity customer for at least a month or other bank statement, Purchased asset is used as loan security Credit Ins
Biashara Imara Loan KES 5,000 - 500,000 1 - 18 20% - 40% 20% - 40% Business Women, Men, Have business, Operated the business for over a year Credit Ins, Tech Asst Visits, Business Training
Business Loan KES 300,000 - 4,000,000,000 1 - 60 20% - 40% 40% - 60% Business Women, Men, Have business, Operated the business for over a year, Active account for over 6 mos with Equity or other bank Credit Ins
Fanikisha - Imara - Loan KES 30,000 - 500,000 1 - 18 100% 20% - 40% Business Women, Have business Credit Ins, Tech Asst Visits, Business Training, Access to business improvement training at discount rates.
Fanikisha - Shaba - Loan KES 1,000 - 300,000 6 - 18 100% 0% - 20% Business Women Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins, Tech Asst Visits, Business Training, Other Training
Farm Input Loan KES 1,000 - 100,000 1 - 12 20% - 40% 0% Business, Purchase of farm inputs Women, Men, Must be in small scale or commercial farming, Active Equity Bank account Credit Ins
Insurance Premium Finance Loan KES 5,000 - 4,000,000,000 4 - 10 0% - 20% 40% - 60% Can only be used for financing insurance premiums. Women, Men
Vijana Business Loan KES 1,000 - 100,000 1 - 12 20% - 40% 20% - 40% Business Women, Men, Have business, Specific age group, Must have undergone group training, Mustbe 18-35 years old Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins, Tech Asst Visits, Business Training, Other Training

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
Agricultural Commercial Loan 18.0% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 1 Ins None N/A 21.3% - 24.9% 21.7% - 26.5% 77
Asset Finance Loan 8.5%-10.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins None N/A 20% - 20.8% 20.4% - 21.5% 40
Biashara Imara Loan 20.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins None N/A 37.4% - 44% 38.5% - 46.3% 49
Business Loan 18.0%-20.0% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 1 Ins None N/A 21.3% - 25% 21.8% - 26.2% 75
Fanikisha - Imara - Loan 20.0% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 1 Ins None N/A 36.8% - 44.3% 37.7% - 46.6% 49
Fanikisha - Shaba - Loan 20.0% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 1 Ins None 10.0% upfront 35.7% - 41.9% 43.9% - 52.7% 42
Farm Input Loan 19.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins None N/A 25.6% - 40.3% 27.1% - 41.6% 57
Insurance Premium Finance Loan 12.6%-13.5% annual, Flat 0 Fees 0 Ins None N/A 27.2% - 27.3% 27.2% - 27.3% 46
Vijana Business Loan 8.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins None 15.0% upfront 13.4% - 13.9% 20.3% - 21.8% 38

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
Agricultural Commercial Loan 18.0% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 1 Ins Ins None N/A 21.3% - 24.9% 21.7% - 26.5% 77
Asset Finance Loan 8.5%-10.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins Ins None N/A 20% - 20.8% 20.4% - 21.5% 40
Biashara Imara Loan 20.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins Ins None N/A 37.4% - 44% 38.5% - 46.3% 49
Business Loan 18.0%-20.0% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 1 Ins Ins None N/A 21.3% - 25% 21.8% - 26.2% 75
Fanikisha - Imara - Loan 20.0% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 1 Ins Ins None N/A 36.8% - 44.3% 37.7% - 46.6% 49
Fanikisha - Shaba - Loan 20.0% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 1 Ins Ins None 10.0% upfront 35.7% - 41.9% 43.9% - 52.7% 42
Farm Input Loan 19.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins Ins None N/A 25.6% - 40.3% 27.1% - 41.6% 57
Insurance Premium Finance Loan 12.6%-13.5% annual, Flat 0 Fees 0 Ins Ins None N/A 27.2% - 27.3% 27.2% - 27.3% 46
Vijana Business Loan 8.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins Ins None 15.0% upfront 13.4% - 13.9% 20.3% - 21.8% 38

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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