Microlending

Although the pandemic has taken a steep toll on small firms, there are also signs of resilience and optimism.

We are grateful for and proud of the conversations, ideas, and outcomes the EOP team has advanced – and optimistic about the opportunities ahead.

The COVID-19 crisis brings new urgency to our work to improve jobs, expand business ownership, and advance economic opportunity.

Businesses owned by people of color tend to be in less profitable industries because of the effects of systemic inequality and racism.

There’s no equivalent for Fannie Mae when it comes to microloans — until now.

CDFIs have shown that they can provide a financial lifeline to Black, Hispanic, and female business owners who have been neglected by mainstream banks.

The COVID-19 crisis brings new urgency to our work to improve jobs, expand business ownership, and advance economic opportunity.

The COVID-19 crisis brings new urgency to our work to improve jobs, expand business ownership, and advance economic opportunity.

Loan pricing plays a significant role in determining the scale of microenterprise programs. How should microfinance institutions think about this issue as they work to expand credit to aspiring entrepreneurs?