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  2. Urwego

Institution

Pulse Financial Services Limited Cnr Freedom Way/Katunjila RoadLusakaP.O. Box RW 51269
Data approved: 2012-01-25
Data version: 1
Age of data: 168 months

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 Details

Institution TypeNon Bank Financial Institution
Is this institution regulated?Yes
Website addresshttp://www.pfsl.com.zm/
Year established2008
Head of InstitutionClaude Lafond
Regions active
# Branches9

Total Portfolio (nat'l)ZMK 18,835,000,000
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 3,639,613.53
Active clients with loans1,481
Approximate % female clients40% - 60%
Approximate % urban clients40% - 60%
Network affiliationsAMIZ, PROXFIN
FundersAFDB, FMO, CIDA Canada, DID / CEP

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

Home
287 Borrowers
USD 1,330,628.02 Portfolio
Active Product
MSME
925 Borrowers
USD 2,117,004.83 Portfolio
Active Product
Women
187 Borrowers
USD 58,743.96 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
Home Improvement Loan ZMK 5,000,000 - 120,000,000 6 - 60 40% - 60% 40% - 60% Business, Housing Women, Men, Have business, Have home or land Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins
MSME Loan ZMK 1,000,000 - 120,000,000 6 - 36 40% - 60% 60% - 80% Business Women, Men, Have business Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins, Tech Asst Visits, Business Training
Women Market Loan ZMK 1,000,000 - 5,000,000 6 - 12 80% - 100% 60% - 80% Business Women, Have business Credit Educ, Group Mtgs, Credit Ins, Other Training

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
Home Improvement Loan 30.0%-36.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins None 5.0% upfront 60% - 72.2% 68.7% - 80% 41
MSME Loan 54.0%-66.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins None 15.0% upfront 104.8% - 135.3% 139.5% - 181% 34
Women Market Loan 54.0%-66.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins None 20.0% upfront 122.5% - 135.3% 176.6% - 200.9% 28

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
Home Improvement Loan 30.0%-36.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins Ins None 5.0% upfront 60% - 72.2% 68.7% - 80% 41
MSME Loan 54.0%-66.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins Ins None 15.0% upfront 104.8% - 135.3% 139.5% - 181% 34
Women Market Loan 54.0%-66.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 1 Ins Ins None 20.0% upfront 122.5% - 135.3% 176.6% - 200.9% 28

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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