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How do you make microloans to schools?

I'm going to be working with Esperanza International in the Domincan Republic this upcoming year and we are looking to lend institutional loans to create or improve schools in both rural and urban Domincan Republic, and in the future, hopefully Haiti.

Currently, Esperanza does this type of lending:

Community Bank Lending (group lending)
Individual Loans (individuals that qualify for bigger loans that are income generating)
Housing Projects (individuals that qualify for bigger loans that are related to home or housing improvement)

We don't yet have a model or loan product developed for making loans to schools or other institutions and I am researching this now.

Do you know of current MFI organizations that are making loans to schools or other lending institutions where I can find detailed information?

thanks!
-Aaron

Tags: Educational, Institutional, Loans, Microloans

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Permalink Reply by Cavin Aaron Mugarura on January 25, 2011 at 3:52pm

Hi Aaron,

they are many, can only remember two right now

http://www.savanza.com/ ( i helped them with the software development)

http://vittana.org/

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Permalink Reply by Nimesh Singh on January 27, 2011 at 11:26am

yes i know about some mfi working for microloans for school. if u interested get details for my hubpages. or call me at +918233332000

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Permalink Reply by Sasidhar Thumuluri on January 28, 2011 at 2:22pm

I know of an MFI in India that lends to schools for working capital and infrastructure. Trident Microfin. www.tridentmicrofin.com. I serve on its board. Send me a message in my mailbox, I will reply with the email of the CEO who is very passionate about this product and will be happy to help.