Predatory lending thrives on confusion, urgency, and fine print most people never get the chance to fully understand.
The best protection is knowledge. Knowing what to look for, what questions to ...
Some loans don’t just come for your money.
They come for the things that make daily life possible.
Title loans turn a small, short term cash need into a high stakes gamble. When a car becomes coll...
When money is tight, speed can feel like the most important feature.
“Cash now” sounds helpful, reassuring, even friendly.
But what matters most is the cost of getting that money early. And too of...
This year, we invited two inspiring entrepreneurs - Jennifer Mañacap from the Philippines and Jasmin España from Ecuador - to answer the following six questions:
1. What did you use your loan for?...
Sonia is 44 years old and lives in a small village outside of Asunción, Paraguay.
In 2011, she started selling fruit out of a crate in nearby Luque as a means of supporting her children and her fa...
Rohani is a 60-year-old food seller who lives in Tangerang, Indonesia, with her family.
For a long time, her family had no source of clean, running water.
They had to purchase expensive store-bou...
The Brookings Center for Economic Security and Opportunity will host a panel to discuss the proper role of loan limits in a well-functioning student loan system, how OBBBA changed loan limits, and ...
Thinking of starting or growing your small business? Learn how Kiva’s 0% interest, zero-fee loans can help you take the next step.
In this video, we break down how to apply for additional Kiva US ...
Thinking of starting or growing your small business? Learn how Kiva’s 0% interest, zero-fee loans can help you take the next step.
In this video, we break down what happens after your loan is fund...
Thinking of starting or growing your small business? Learn how Kiva’s 0% interest, zero-fee loans can help you take the next step.
In this video, we break down how to actiivate your ecosystem duri...
Thinking of starting or growing your small business? Learn how Kiva’s 0% interest, zero-fee loans can help you take the next step.
In this video, we share tips on how to best market your live Kiva...
Thinking of starting or growing your small business? Learn how Kiva’s 0% interest, zero-fee loans can help you take the next step.
In this video, we break down the Private Fundraising Period (or P...
Out in the blue, a shark patrols—vital, respected. Under strip-mall fluorescents, another “shark” smiles from behind a teller window. This short unpacks payday and title loans—sky-high APRs, collat...
Thinking of starting or growing your small business? Learn how Kiva’s 0% interest, zero-fee loans can help you take the next step.
You've applied, been approved, and are ready to fundraise your lo...
❗Tzv. první půjčka zdarma nebyla východiskem, ale pastí. Když po měsíci nezvládla peníze vrátit, musela si úvěr prodloužit, už ale za nevýhodných podmínek.
Naše klientka se chtěla přestěhovat, al...
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Kiva borrowers answer some common questions about their @jibughana businesses. What questions do you have about Kiva?
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You save money, then somehow it just vanishes. You need a small loan, but they want your primary school certificate and white goats from Kafanchan 😂
I've been there too.
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