These hand-picked loans have been chosen for the convenience of team members who want to save time and know that they are not making an obvious mistake. All are safe compared to other loans because they are limited to lower-risk field partners. All are secular or mostly secular. And most are short-term.
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Carlos Alberto is a repeat borrower. He has had a grocery store for over 9 years. Carlos Alberto is buying sugar, rice, corn flour, eggs, beverages, and other items. -
Norma is a repeat borrower. She has had a grocery store for many years. Norma is buying eggs, rice, beans, sugar, soft drinks, churros and other products. -
Petronila is 63, single, and has a daughter. She has sold bracelets and crafts for 25 years. Petronila is buying clothing and more crafts to expand her business. -
Gulmira is married and has 4 children. She has been sewing for 3 years. Gulmira is buying a new sewing machine and fabric for her sewing business. -
Personal Housing ExpensesNeeds $1550 (of 3450)
14 months (monthly)
Time left: 2 days 11 hoursBekmamat is 29 and lives with his parents, wife, and 2 children. He sells clothes at the market. Bekmamat is adding plumbing and a bathroom to his family's home. -
Food Production/SalesNeeds $2025 (of 3975)
9 months (monthly)
Time left: 3 days 10 hoursFIXED. Miriam is the featured borrower. She is 72, separated, and has 4 children. Miriam is buying ingredients to make and sell crepes with fruit. -
Magdalena is the featured borrower. She is 37, married, and has 2 children. Magdalena is buying thread to make more güipiles and fajas. -
Gabriela Stefania is a repeat borrower. She has a stationery store. Gabriela Stefania is buying spheres, bookmarks, colored pencils, paper, and other items. -
Salwa is 27, married, and has 2 children. She sells clothing. Salwa is buying new, in-demand winter clothing to expand her business. -
Mustafa is 45, married, and has 4 children. He sells oils for cars and motorcycles. Mustafa is buying more car and motorcycle oils to meet customer demand. -
William is the featured borrower. He is married and opened a car wash in 2024. William is buying products for his car wash. -
RetailNeeds $700 (of 2325)
8 months (at end of term)
Time left: 5 days 18 hours2/4 secular rating. Fatoumata is featured. She is 45, married, and has 4 children. Fatoumata is buying 3 sacks of sugar and 4 cans of palm oil to sell. -
Kendra has a daughter with autism. She is building her family's home. Kendra is buying construction materials to add a laundry room and finish the corridor. -
Emilio José has grown pineapples for 2 years. He is buying agricultural supplies and paying workers to plant more pineapples. -
Clothing SalesNeeds $525 (of 800)
14 months (monthly)
Time left: 8 days 11 hoursEmilia is a repeat borrower. She has a food business. Emilia is buying clothing for adults so she can start selling clothing online and generate a second income. -
Malika sells dried fruit. She is expanding her inventory of dried fruit, improving packaging, and enhancing her sales channels. -
FarmingNeeds $1425 (of 6100)
8 months (monthly)
Time left: 13 days 2 hoursThese are repeat borrowers. Maria Cruz is featured. She is a farmer who grows coffee and bananas. Maria Cruz is buying seedlings and fertilizer for planting. -
Luis sells clothing and fast-moving items. He is buying bags, disposable plates, rice cookers, mosquito nets, and clothing to sell. -
Hiter Sneider is a repeat borrower. He is 19, single, and lives with his parents. Hiter makes sportswear. He is buying fabric, thread, buttons, and sewing materials. -
Dilovar is single and lives with his parents. He has a space where he cooks and sells fast food. Dilovar is buying supplies for his fast food business. -
Larisa is 30, married, and has 1 child. She makes and sells cooked food. Larisa is buying flour, sugar, and other ingredients to make cooked and baked foods. -
Minh is 51, married, and has 2 children. He is a physiotherapist. Minh is buying new equipment such as therapy beds, massage machines, and other machines. -
Oanh is 42, married, and has 2 children. She has a convenience store. Oanh is buying laundry detergent, dishwashing liquid, cooking oil, and fish sauce to sell. -
Egénie is a repeat borrower. She sells food products to support her family. Egénie is buying palm oil, lemon juice, and honey to sell. -
2/4 secular rating. Djouma is the featured borrower. She is 58, married, and has 3 children. Djouma sells cereals. She is buying several bags of corn to sell. -
FIXED. Alejandrino is 66 and provides for his family by growing avocadoes. He is paying expenses to care for his avocado crop and help ensure a good harvest. -
FIXED. Abdul has repaid several loans. He is an artisan who specializes in hand-carved African masks. Abdul is buying wood, aluminum plates, and beads in bulk. -
Construction SuppliesNeeds $645 (of 1900)
14 months (monthly)
Time left: 26 days 13 hoursNirala is the featured borrower. She is 28 and married. Nirala is buying more wood, bamboo, and other supplies to support her husband's shutter business. -
Personal Housing ExpensesNeeds $2130 (of 4175)
50 months (monthly)
Time left: 28 days 14 hoursFIXED. Daniel is 32 and works occasional jobs. He inherited a house from his parents. Daniel is buying construction materials to finish making home repairs. -
FIXED. Doria Elena is 52 and has a store that sells clothing and textiles. She is buying more merchandise and making improvements to her store.