2. UCU
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Institution

Union of Savings and Credit Cooperatives (UCU) NyarugengeNyamiramboKigaliPO Box 2998
Data approved: 2012-10-29
Data version: 2
Age of data: 144 months
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Institution Details

Institution TypeCredit Union / Cooperative
Is this institution regulated?Yes
Website addressN/A
Year established2005
Head of InstitutionNdahayo Jules Theoneste
Regions activeGakenke, Gasabo, Kicukiro, Musanze, Ngororero, Nyabihu, Nyamagabe, Nyanza, Nyarugenge, Ruhango
# Branches0

Total Portfolio (nat'l)RWF 1,026,255,074
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 1,710,425.12
Active clients with loans3,391
Approximate % female clients20% - 40%
Approximate % urban clients0% - 20%
Network affiliationsAMIR, MAIN
FundersLes membres qui libirent les parts sociales, ONG Trocaire, UNCDF, Terrafina

Loan Products » Summary

Decouvert
52 Borrowers
USD 63,333 Portfolio
Active Product
Micro
521 Borrowers
USD 365,000 Portfolio
Active Product
Ordinary
2,738 Borrowers
USD 432,543 Portfolio
Active Product
Youth
80 Borrowers
USD 116,667 Portfolio
Active Product
After purpose saving loan
Retired Product
Decouvert (2 weeks)
Retired Product
Loans < 2 millions RWF
Retired Product

Loan Products » Conditions

Product Name Loan Size Range Loan Term (months) % Female % Urban Loan Purpose Eligibility Other Services
Decouvert (One Month) Loan RWF 500,000 - 1,500,000 1 0% - 20% 20% - 40% Any Purpose Women, Men, Have business Credit Educ, Credit Ins, Business Training
Microloan RWF 50,000 - 1,999,999 4 - 12 20% - 40% 0% - 20% Any Purpose Women, Men Credit Educ, Credit Ins, Tech Asst Visits, Business Training
Ordinary Loan RWF 2,000,000 - 5,000,000 12 - 18 20% - 40% 0% - 20% Any Purpose Women, Men Credit Educ, Credit Ins, Business Training
Youth Business Loan RWF 50,000 - 2,000,000 4 - 24 20% - 40% 60% - 80% Any Purpose Women, Men, Specific age group Credit Educ, 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
Decouvert (One Month) Loan 96.00% annual, Decl Bal 0 Fees 0 Ins None N/A 93.8% 93.8% 100
Microloan 22.80% annual, Decl Bal 0 Fees 0 Ins 18.00% fees 10.00%-15.00% upfront 41% - 41.2% 50.2% - 55.7% 44
Ordinary Loan 22.80% annual, Decl Bal 0 Fees 0 Ins 18.00% fees 10.00%-15.00% upfront 23.6% - 23.8% 29.5% - 31.7% 75
Youth Business Loan 21.60% annual, Decl Bal 0 Fees 0 Ins 18.00% fees 10.00% upfront 22.7% - 24% 28.5% - 30.3% 74
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  2. ASA-Ghana
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Institution

ASA-Ghana Head OfficeKaneshieAccra, Greater AccraP.O. Box MP 1834, Mamprobi
Data approved: 2013-03-09
Data version: 2
Age of data: 141 months
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Key Statistics
Outstanding portfolio (GHS)GHS 1,638,834
Portfolio (USD)USD 858,028
Active Clients with Loans1,556
Approximate % Female Clients80% - 100%
Approximate % Urban Clients60% - 80%
Methodology
Individualx
Solidarity groupx
Village banking
Self help group
Other
Description
Designed for clients starting a business or financing an exisiting business.
Loan Purpose
Any purpose
Income generationx
Mortgage/housing
Consumer loan
Agriculture
Education
Other household finance
Other
Other (2)
Included Services
Credit educationx
Group meetingsx
Credit insurancex
Workplace visits
Business training
Other training
Other
Other (2)
No other services
Eligibility
Men
Womenx
Must run a businessx
Must own a home or land
Must be a salaried worker
Must be specific age group
OtherMust have a business plan
Other (2)
# Borrowers by Product
Portfolio Size by Product
Geographic Coverage
# Regions for this institution4
# Regions for this product4
Regions ActiveGreater Accra Region, Central Region, Western Region, Ashanti Region

Loan Conditions

Loan Amount
CurrencyGHS
Minimum loan sizeGHS 500
Maximum loan size2,000
Distribution at Disbursement (Est.)
Loans less than GHS 1,00080%
GHS 1,000-5,00020%
GHS 5,000-7,5000
GHS 7,500-10,0000
GHS 10,000-13,0000
Greater than GHS 13,0000
Loan Term and Grace Period
Shortest loan term6.0 months
Longest loan term12.0 months
Approx average10.0 months
Distribution at Disbursement (Est.)
Loans 3 months or less0
Between 4 and 6 months10%
Between 7 and 9 months0
Between 10 and 12 months90%
Between 13 and 18 months0
Longer than 18 months0
Grace Period
Grace period usage0
Average grace period0
Repayment Frequency
Daily
Weeklyx
Every 2 weeks
Every 4 weeks
Monthlyx
Every 2 months
Quarterly
Every 6 months
Every 12 months
Single end payment
Irregular payments

Pricing Information

Interest
Lowest quoted nominal interest3.00%
Highest quoted nominal interest3.00%
Interest rate periodMonthly
Interest Rate Calculation MethodFlat
Subsidized by funder request?Yes
Is rate fixed for entire loan termYes
Upfront Fees
Fee 1
DescriptionRegistration Fee
% of loan amount - min0
% of loan amount - max0
OR, Fixed amount - min5
Fixed amount - max5
Reason for variationN/A
Appears on Repayment Sched?No
Ongoing Fees
This product has no ongoing fees
Upfront Insurance Fees
Ins 1
DescriptionInsurance Fee
% of loan amount - min1.00%
% of loan amount - max1.00%
OR, Fixed amount - min0
Fixed amount - max0
Reason for variationN/A
Appears on Repayment Sched?No
Ongoing Insurance Fees
This product has no ongoing insurance fees
Compulsory Deposit
Required forAll
CriteriaN/A
Is deposit indicated on the repayment schedule?No
Do borrowers control deposit in their group?No
Deposit BEFORE or AT Disbursement
% loan amount deposited10.00%
or, Fixed-amount deposited0
Deposits DURING period payments
% loan amount deposited0
or, Fixed-amount deposited0
Conditions on access to depositEnd Term
Interest Paid on Deposit
Minimum interest rate paid6.00%
Maximum interest rate paid6.00%
Interest payment frequencyAnnually
Taxes
Are taxes charged on this product?No
Additional Comments
Savings during periodic loan repayments are optional.

Full Pricing Data

Business Loan samples
Sample 1Sample 2Sample 3
Loan AmountGHS 1,100GHS 1,200GHS 1,400
Loan Cycle (1, 2, 3, etc)Not KnownNot KnownNot Known
Disbursement Date2012-12-102012-08-062013-03-25
Loan Term (Months)11.0 months12.0 months11.0 months
Grace Period (Months)0.7 months0.5 months0.2 months
Total Cost of CreditGHS 401GHS 437GHS 509
True Price by Comp     
Interest price component60.9%59.6%68.4%
Fee Component1.0%0.9%0.9%
Insurance Component2.2%2.1%2.4%
Tax Component0.0%0.0%0.0%
Deposit Component11.3%11.3%13.3%
Full APR (int fee ins tax dep)75.4%73.9%85.0%
Transparency Index484942
      
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