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  2. Opportunity Kenya
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Institution

Urwego Opportunity Bank Plot 1230 NyarugengeAvenue de la PaixKigaliPO Box 748
Data approved: 1900-01-00
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Opportunity Kenya Limited Geomaps Center, 1st Floor, Matumbato Road, Upper HillP.O. Box 19497Nairobi
Data approved: 2013-05-31
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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

Institution Details

Institution TypeNon Bank Financial Institution
Is this institution regulated?No
Website addresshttp://opportunity.net/kenya/
Year established2006
Head of InstitutionLydia Njoroge
Regions activeNairobi, Nyanza, Rift Valley, Western
# Branches11

Total Portfolio (nat'l)KES 402,920,910
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 4,866,194.57
Active clients with loans9,122
Approximate % female clients40% - 60%
Approximate % urban clients60% - 80%
Network affiliationsOpportunity International, AMFI
FundersOpportunity International USA, Wedco Enterprises Limited

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 » Summary

Msingi
8,350 Borrowers
USD 4,275,644.64 Portfolio
Active Product
Nguzo
219 Borrowers
USD 192,861.27 Portfolio
Active Product
Somesha
368 Borrowers
USD 107,971.27 Portfolio
Active Product
Asset
165 Borrowers
USD 160,931.62 Portfolio
Active Product
Individual
20 Borrowers
USD 128,785.77 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
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 » Conditions

Product Name Loan Size Range Loan Term (months) % Female % Urban Loan Purpose Eligibility Other Services
Msingi Loan KES 10,000 - 500,000 6 - 36 40% - 60% 60% - 80% Business Women, Men, Have business, Must have run a business for at least 12 months Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins, Other Training, Fire/Burglary Insurance
Nguzo Loan KES 50,000 - 500,000 6 - 36 40% - 60% 60% - 80% Business Women, Men, Have business, Must have run a business for at least 24 months Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins, Other Training, Fire/Burglary Insurance
Somesha (Education) Loan KES 5,000 - 100,000 3 - 12 40% - 60% 60% - 80% Education Women, Men, Must be attending an educational institution or have a dependent attending Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins, Other Training, Fire/Burglary Insurance
Asset Loan KES 5,000 - 2,000,000 6 - 36 20% - 40% 60% - 80% Business Women, Men, 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
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
Msingi Loan 22.0% annual, Flat 2 Fees 1 Ins None 20.0% upfront 100.00 ongoing 41.8% - 59.8% 64.2% - 135% 26
Nguzo Loan 22.0% annual, Flat 2 Fees 1 Ins None 25.0% upfront 200.00 ongoing 39.9% - 49.3% 67.5% - 112.5% 27
Somesha (Education) Loan 16.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins None 10.0% upfront 34% - 44% 45.6% - 59.7% 33
Asset Loan 22.0% annual, Flat 2 Fees 1 Ins None 15.0% upfront 42.7% - 46.9% 61% - 71.9% 34

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

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Msingi Loan 22.0% annual, Flat 2 Fees 1 Ins Ins None 20.0% upfront 100.00 ongoing 41.8% - 59.8% 64.2% - 135% 26
Nguzo Loan 22.0% annual, Flat 2 Fees 1 Ins Ins None 25.0% upfront 200.00 ongoing 39.9% - 49.3% 67.5% - 112.5% 27
Somesha (Education) Loan 16.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins Ins None 10.0% upfront 34% - 44% 45.6% - 59.7% 33
Asset Loan 22.0% annual, Flat 2 Fees 1 Ins Ins None 15.0% upfront 42.7% - 46.9% 61% - 71.9% 34
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