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Institution

Opportunity International Bank of Malawi Private Bag A71Lilongwe, Central Region
Data approved: 2011-01-06
Data version: 1
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Pulse Financial Services Limited Cnr Freedom Way/Katunjila RoadLusakaP.O. Box RW 51269
Data approved: 2012-01-25
Data version: 1
Age of data: 168 months

Institution Details

Institution TypePrivate 'For-Profit'
Is this institution regulated?N/A
Website addresshttp://www.oibm.mw/
Year established2003
Head of InstitutionAleksandr-Alain Kalanda
Regions active0
# Branches28

Total Portfolio (nat'l)MWK 4,500,000,000
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 30,000,000
Active clients with loans48,000
Approximate % female clients40% - 60%
Approximate % urban clients40% - 60%
Network affiliationsOpportunity International, Malawi Microfinance Network, Bankers Association of Malawi
FundersOpportunity Transformation Investment, Opportunity Microfinance Investment Ltd., Trust for Transformation, Africap

Institution Details

Institution TypeNon Bank Financial Institution
Is this institution regulated?Yes
Website addresshttp://www.pfsl.com.zm/
Year established2008
Head of InstitutionClaude Lafond
Regions active
# Branches9

Total Portfolio (nat'l)ZMK 18,835,000,000
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 3,639,613.53
Active clients with loans1,481
Approximate % female clients40% - 60%
Approximate % urban clients40% - 60%
Network affiliationsAMIZ, PROXFIN
FundersAFDB, FMO, CIDA Canada, DID / CEP

Loan Products » Summary

Agriculture Loan
6,750 Borrowers
USD 3,733,333 Portfolio
Active Product
Masiko (Group) Loan
29,921 Borrowers
USD 3,369,567 Portfolio
Active Product
Mzati (Individual) Loan
3,878 Borrowers
USD 3,560,000 Portfolio
Active Product
Payroll Loan
6,228 Borrowers
USD 6,141,317 Portfolio
Active Product

Loan Products » Summary

Home
287 Borrowers
USD 1,330,628.02 Portfolio
Active Product
MSME
925 Borrowers
USD 2,117,004.83 Portfolio
Active Product
Women
187 Borrowers
USD 58,743.96 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%
Masiko (Group) Loan MWK 35,000 - 2,000,000 4 - 9 40% - 60% 20% - 40%
Mzati (Individual) Loan MWK 30,000 - 600,000 3 - 12 40% - 60% 40% - 60%
Payroll Loan MWK 1,000 - 4,000,000 3 - 48 20% - 40% 40% - 60%

Loan Products » Conditions

Product Name Loan Size Range Loan Term (months) % Female % Urban Loan Purpose Eligibility Other Services
Home Improvement Loan ZMK 5,000,000 - 120,000,000 6 - 60 40% - 60% 40% - 60% Business, Housing Women, Men, Have business, Have home or land Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins
MSME Loan ZMK 1,000,000 - 120,000,000 6 - 36 40% - 60% 60% - 80% Business Women, Men, Have business Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins, Tech Asst Visits, Business Training
Women Market Loan ZMK 1,000,000 - 5,000,000 6 - 12 80% - 100% 60% - 80% Business Women, Have business Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins, Other Training

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Agriculture Loan 26.00%-27.00% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 0 Ins 31.5% - 31.6% 35.9% - 36%
Masiko (Group) Loan 35.75% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins 0% - 63% 75.9% - 81%
Mzati (Individual) Loan 21.60%-30.00% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins 0% - 68.9% 57.2% - 128.3%
Payroll Loan 24.50% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 0 Ins N/A 0% 0%

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Home Improvement Loan 30.0%-36.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins None 5.0% upfront 60% - 72.2% 68.7% - 80% 41
MSME Loan 54.0%-66.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins None 15.0% upfront 104.8% - 135.3% 139.5% - 181% 34
Women Market Loan 54.0%-66.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins None 20.0% upfront 122.5% - 135.3% 176.6% - 200.9% 28

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Agriculture Loan 26.00%-27.00% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins 31.5% - 31.6% 35.9% - 36%
Masiko (Group) Loan 35.75% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins 0% - 63% 75.9% - 81%
Mzati (Individual) Loan 21.60%-30.00% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins 0% - 68.9% 57.2% - 128.3%
Payroll Loan 24.50% annual, Decl Bal 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins N/A 0% 0%

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Home Improvement Loan 30.0%-36.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins Ins None 5.0% upfront 60% - 72.2% 68.7% - 80% 41
MSME Loan 54.0%-66.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins Ins None 15.0% upfront 104.8% - 135.3% 139.5% - 181% 34
Women Market Loan 54.0%-66.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins Ins None 20.0% upfront 122.5% - 135.3% 176.6% - 200.9% 28
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