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Institution

Urwego Opportunity Bank Plot 1230 NyarugengeAvenue de la PaixKigaliPO Box 748
Data approved: 1900-01-00
Data version: 3
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Gatsby Microfinance Ltd Head OfficeKampala, Central RegionPO Box 8752
Data approved: 2012-07-20
Data version: 2
Age of data: 149 months
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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 addressN/A
Year established2006
Head of InstitutionEmmanuel Victor Kimbowa
Regions activeCentral, Eastern, Western
# Branches0

Total Portfolio (nat'l)UGX 6,100,589,732
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 2,440,235.89
Active clients with loans1,346
Approximate % female clients40% - 60%
Approximate % urban clients20% - 40%
Network affiliationsAMFIU
FundersGatsby Charitable Foundation

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

General
736 Borrowers
USD 1,192,766 Portfolio
Active Product
Myc4
610 Borrowers
USD 1,247,470 Portfolio
Active Product

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
Gatsby Microfinance General Loan UGX 1,000,000 - 30,000,000 6 - 24 40% - 60% 40% - 60% Business Women, Men, Have business, The type of business must be in line with the company mission Tech Asst Visits
Myc4 Loan UGX 1,000,000 - 30,000,000 6 - 24 20% - 40% 60% - 80% Business Women, Men, Have business Tech Asst Visits

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
Gatsby Microfinance General Loan 30.00% annual, Flat 2 Fees 1 Ins None 10.00% upfront 53.1% - 54.9% 65.3% - 69.3% 45
Myc4 Loan 25.00%-36.00% annual, Decl Bal 2 Fees 1 Ins None 10.00% upfront 40.3% - 52.3% 50.9% - 65.8% 42

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
Gatsby Microfinance General Loan 30.00% annual, Flat 2 Fees 1 Ins Ins None 10.00% upfront 53.1% - 54.9% 65.3% - 69.3% 45
Myc4 Loan 25.00%-36.00% annual, Decl Bal 2 Fees 1 Ins Ins None 10.00% upfront 40.3% - 52.3% 50.9% - 65.8% 42
Institution Price Graph
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