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Institution

Urwego Opportunity Bank Plot 1230 NyarugengeAvenue de la PaixKigaliPO Box 748
Data approved: 2012-09-27
Data version: 2
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Institution

BRAC Uganda Microfinance Ltd Plot 90, Busingiri ZoneOff Entebbe RoadKampala, Central31817
Data approved: 2014-09-22
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Age of data: 124 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 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

Institution Details

Institution TypeNon-Governmental Organization
Is this institution regulated?Yes
Website addresshttp://www.brac.net/
Year established2006
Head of InstitutionFaruque Ahmed
Regions activeCentral, Eastern, Northern, Western
# Branches133

Total Portfolio (nat'l)UGX 65,967,150,584
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 26,125,604.19
Active clients with loans134,693
Approximate % female clients80% - 100%
Approximate % urban clients20% - 40%
Network affiliationsAMFIU
FundersMasterCard Foundation, BRAC Africa Loan Fund

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 » Summary

MF 1-Year
106,742 Borrowers
USD 19,304,771.19 Portfolio
Active Product
MF 6-Month
26,944 Borrowers
USD 4,289,949.15 Portfolio
Active Product
Small Enter
5,536 Borrowers
USD 4,659,509.84 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 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 » Conditions

Product Name Loan Size Range Loan Term (months) % Female % Urban Loan Purpose Eligibility Other Services
Microfinance 1-Year Loan UGX 350,000 - 3,500,000 3 - 12.5 100% 0% - 20% Any Purpose Women, Have business Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Business Training
Microfinance 6-Month Loan UGX 350,000 - 2,500,000 5 - 7 100% 0% - 20% Any Purpose Women, Have business Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Business Training
Small Enterprise Program UGX 2,500,000 - 25,000,000 3 - 12 40% - 60% 20% - 40% Business Women, Men, Have business Credit Educ, Business 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 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
Microfinance 1-Year Loan 25.0% annual, Flat 2 Fees 0 Ins None 10.0% upfront 47.8% - 52.4% 57.5% - 63.9% 41
Microfinance 6-Month Loan 25.0% annual, Flat 2 Fees 0 Ins None 10.0% upfront 46.5% - 49.8% 56.6% - 60.7% 43
Small Enterprise Program 25.0% annual, Flat 2 Fees 0 Ins None 10.0% upfront 45.2% - 45.7% 53.9% - 54.5% 46

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

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Microfinance 1-Year Loan 25.0% annual, Flat 2 Fees 0 Ins Ins None 10.0% upfront 47.8% - 52.4% 57.5% - 63.9% 41
Microfinance 6-Month Loan 25.0% annual, Flat 2 Fees 0 Ins Ins None 10.0% upfront 46.5% - 49.8% 56.6% - 60.7% 43
Small Enterprise Program 25.0% annual, Flat 2 Fees 0 Ins Ins None 10.0% upfront 45.2% - 45.7% 53.9% - 54.5% 46
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