Microfinance industry becoming troubled by scandals

The microfinance industry is becoming rocked with a series of scandals, and it appears to be unraveling despite many lenders noble aims.
Muhammad Yunus

Crowdsourcing good for businesses and for personal loans

Crowdsourcing isn't just for funding personal loans or projects. Businesses can raise loan capital that way, too, or use peer to peer lending.
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Acción promotes success for Chicago microentrepreneurs

Acción is the microfinance company for small businesses in Chicago, Ill. Its 60-month installment loans for business are reasonably priced.
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How Can Your Credit Score Be Saved With Something As Simple As A Payday Loan?

Millions of people every year fall short on various bills and lose credit points. Payday loans are a no credit check option that can ease the pain.
Millions of people every year fall short on various bills and lose credit points. Payday loans are a no credit check option that can ease the pain.

Microlending blooms as banks refuse to make small business loans

Microlending is on the rise as banks refuse to allow small business credit and small business lending bills go nowhere in Congress-READ MORE
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