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  2. Urwego

Institution

Opportunity Bank of Malawi Private Bag A71Lilongwe, Central
Data approved: 2012-11-29
Data version: 2
Age of data: 148 months
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Institution

Urwego Opportunity Bank Plot 1230 NyarugengeAvenue de la PaixKigaliPO Box 748
Data approved: 2012-09-27
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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 TypeNon Bank Financial Institution
Is this institution regulated?Yes
Website addresshttp://www.uob.rw/
Year established1997
Head of InstitutionJeffrey J. Lee
Regions activeBugesera, Burera, Gakenke, Gasabo, Gatsibo, Gicumbi, Gisagara, Huye, Kamonyi, KarongiKayonza, Kicukiro, Kirehe, Muhanga, Musanze, Ngoma, Ngororero, Nyabihu, Nyagatare, NyamagabeNyamasheke, Nyanza
# Branches36

Total Portfolio (nat'l)RWF 9,342,142,670
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 14,597,097.92
Active clients with loans41,246
Approximate % female clients80% - 100%
Approximate % urban clients60% - 80%
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
7,933 Borrowers
USD 8,128,174.48 Portfolio
Active Product
Community
34,286 Borrowers
USD 11,526,115.84 Portfolio
Active Product
Idv Business
1,184 Borrowers
USD 4,832,015.35 Portfolio
Active Product
Sol Grp
489 Borrowers
USD 756,359.38 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 - 3,000,000 4 - 12 80% - 100% 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 80% - 100% 40% - 60% Business Women, Men, Have business Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins, Business Training
Micro Individual/Business Loan RWF 250,000 - 60,000,000 4 - 60 40% - 60% 80% - 100% Business, Consumer Women, Men Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins, Business Training
New Solidarity Group RWF 250,000 - 6,000,000 4 - 24 60% - 80% 80% - 100% Business, Consumer, Other Women, Men, Have business Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins, 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 30.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins 18.00% fees 10.0% upfront 10.00% ongoing 52.7% - 53% 70.6% - 72.9% 41
Community Banking 30.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins 18.00% fees 10.0% upfront 10.00% ongoing 57.4% 76.8% 39
Micro Individual/Business Loan 18.0%-24.0% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 1 Ins 18.00% fees N/A 21.9% - 27.6% 22.6% - 30.7% 71
New Solidarity Group 24.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins 18.00% fees 15.0% upfront 15.00% ongoing 43.9% - 45.1% 69.5% - 74.5% 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 » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Advanced Community Banking 30.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins Ins 18.00% fees 10.0% upfront 10.00% ongoing 52.7% - 53% 70.6% - 72.9% 41
Community Banking 30.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins Ins 18.00% fees 10.0% upfront 10.00% ongoing 57.4% 76.8% 39
Micro Individual/Business Loan 18.0%-24.0% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 1 Ins Ins 18.00% fees N/A 21.9% - 27.6% 22.6% - 30.7% 71
New Solidarity Group 24.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins Ins 18.00% fees 15.0% upfront 15.00% ongoing 43.9% - 45.1% 69.5% - 74.5% 33
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