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Institution

Opportunity Bank of Malawi Private Bag A71Lilongwe, Central
Data approved: 2012-11-29
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Age of data: 149 months
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Urwego Opportunity Bank Avenue de la PaixKigali
Data approved: 2011-09-29
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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 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

Loan Products » Summary

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

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 » 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
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 » 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 » 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
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 » 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
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