2. Grameen Ghana
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  2. Urwego

Institution

Grameen Ghana Tamale, behind the RCCTamale, Northern Region233
Data approved: 2011-12-07
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Urwego Opportunity Bank Plot 1230 NyarugengeAvenue de la PaixKigaliPO Box 748
Data approved: 2012-09-27
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Institution Details

Institution TypeNon-Governmental Organization
Is this institution regulated?Yes
Website addressN/A
Year established2001
Head of InstitutionMohammed A. Adams
Regions active0
# Branches4

Total Portfolio (nat'l)GHS 931,520
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 621,013.33
Active clients with loans10,500
Approximate % female clients80% - 100%
Approximate % urban clients0% - 20%
Network affiliationsAssociation of Non-Governmental Organizations (ASSFIN), Ghana Microfinance Associtations Network (GHAMFIN)
FundersGrameen Foundation, Cordaid, Planet Finance

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

Loan Products » Summary

Agriculture Business Loan
80 Borrowers
USD 17,557 Portfolio
Active Product
Basic Loan
9,562 Borrowers
USD 394,500 Portfolio
Active Product
Grain Banking
160 Borrowers
USD 130,574 Portfolio
Active Product
Processing Loan
50 Borrowers
USD 33,126 Portfolio
Active Product

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 » Conditions

Product Name Loan Size Range Loan Term (months) % Female % Urban Loan Purpose Eligibility Other Services
Agriculture Business Loan GHS 400 - 1,000 6 - 12 20% - 40% 0% - 20%
Basic Loan GHS 50 - 500 4 - 6 80% - 100% 0% - 20%
Grain Banking GHS 400 - 1,000 6 - 12 80% - 100% 0% - 20%
Processing Loan GHS 600 - 1,000 6 - 10 80% - 100% 0% - 20%

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 » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Agriculture Business Loan 30.00%-0.00% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins N/A 34.4% 34.4% 87
Basic Loan 36.00%-0.00% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins N/A 68.8% - 84.3% 68.8% - 84.3% 48
Grain Banking 30.00%-0.00% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins N/A 42.3% 42.3% 70
Processing Loan 30.00%-0.00% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins N/A 49.8% 49.8% 60

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
Agriculture Business Loan 30.00%-0.00% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins N/A 34.4% 34.4% 87
Basic Loan 36.00%-0.00% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins N/A 68.8% - 84.3% 68.8% - 84.3% 48
Grain Banking 30.00%-0.00% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins N/A 42.3% 42.3% 70
Processing Loan 30.00%-0.00% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins Ins N/A 49.8% 49.8% 60

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
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0100Pricing Transparency IndexRegulated Inst.Not Regulated Inst.NBFIInstitution TypeBusinessMultipleLoan PurposeUrwegoInstitutionRW-012-V02-P01RW-012-V02-P02RW-012-V02-P03RW-012-V02-P04ProductRWCountry2012YearRange Number2Institution Data Version01,000,0002,000,0003,000,0004,000,000Loan Size (all)0%20%40%60%80%Full APR (int fee ins tax dep)> 17,00012,0008,5004,200400Number of Borrowers
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