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Compassion International Invests USD 5 Million in Opportunity International to Develop Microfinance in Africa
Compassion International, one of the world’s largest Christian child development organizations, will invest USD 5 million over the next five years in fellow Christian microfinance institution (MFI) Opportunity International. With this funding Opportunity International will expand its microfinance operations in Ghana, Kenya and Rwanda, offering microloans, savings accounts, insurance and business training to the families of Compassion-sponsored children and other community members.

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Loan Package Checklist
Whether you are applying for a microloan, SBA guaranteed loan or a traditional bank loan, similar information is required to complete a loan package. The following list provides a checklist of most requirements for a loan package.

What is a Small Business Administration (SBA) Loan?
As a new entrepreneur looking for capital, one of your first options for a loan will be a SBA-backed loan. SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA. (You are still liable for the loan, so your obligation does not go away) This makes it easier for banks to lend to budding entrepreneurs, but it does not mean that the bank can lend indiscriminately. The bank will analyze the application to protect its interest as well as the SBA’s.
BALANCE SHEET ENHANCEMENT LOANS
Why not take a step outside of the box and find a more legal but creative way to qualify your small and medium size business for debt or equity financing. The balance sheet loan is but one of several ways you can go about qualifying your company for a loan. I will be listing more in articles to come. How about a loan where you do not have to start making payments until two to three years after you receive the funds? I will list that one in my next article. Stay tuned to my articles
Why do MFIs charge such high interest rates to poor people? FAQ
Providing financial services to poor people is quite expensive, especially in relation to the size of the transactions involved. This is one of the most important reasons why banks don't make small loans. A $100 dollar loan, for example, requires the same personnel and resources as a $2,000 one thus increasing per unit transaction costs. Loan officers must visit the client's home or place of work, evaluate creditworthiness on the basis of interviews with the client's family and references, and in many cases, follow through with visits to reinforce the repayment culture. It can easily cost US$25 to make a microloan. While that might not seem unreasonable in absolute terms, it might represent 25% of the value of the loan amount, and force the institution to charge a “high” rate of interest to cover its cost of loan administration.

Viewpoint of outgoing clients - Impact Study of the Zakoura Microcredit Program
On the whole, the program was viewed positively, even by clients who had left it. It may be noted that for 32.8% of them, the loan was considered easy to reimburse, but the loan amount was believed to be too small to meet their business needs. One must remember that one of the main complaints the participants (present clients) make to Zakoura is the small size of the loans.
5 tips for a successful SBA loan
An SBA loan has successfully helped many small businesses. At the moment, qualifying to obtain an SBA loan is particularly challenging. The following information will help those looking to get an SBA loan to buy a business.
Competing with Big(ger) Business
How do we compete with big business? Given the size advantage, how can we win? The first key is being the right size—right for your customers, right for your market positioning, right for accomplishing your vision, mission and strategy.
Should I ask that my loan application be submitted as a Recovery Act loan?
There are several important factors that a small business applicant, lender or CDC should consider when deciding whether to submit a new loan application as a Recovery Act loan that, if conditionally approved will be placed in the SBA Recovery Loan Queue awaiting the availability of funds or as a non-Recovery Act loan (with all applicable fees and a lower guaranty).

Special Loans
What are special loans? Well let’s define them as loans that are not the usual type. If that seems a little vague to you, you’re not alone. A special loan would be a loan outside of the typical- go to the bank, sign some papers and make payments or they are going to take your boat- kind of loan. Sometimes we’re all forced to get a little creative. When that happens, special loans are what will pull us through. A special loan in the way of a house mortgage is often the first kind that you will run into. These loans are generally backed by a government agency such as HUD (Housing and Urban Development). These loans are guaranteed by the government to be paid. They do this by insuring the loan. They do not assume the entire loan should the person responsible for the loan default, but instead act as an insurance mechanism that will defer s
How to Get a Car Loan Financing & Bad Credit Auto Loans
This is a brief overview of what both offer loans to consumers. Auto loan or Car Loan financing means given to qualified loan applicants. Apply for the loan involves the presentation of identification documents, proof of income credit rating and application form.
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