MicroCredit Ventures finds creditworthy, locally-run and locally-controlled microfinance programs around the world. When we are confident that the local program is well-run and serving its community's people, MicroCredit Ventures provides affordable, interest-bearing loans so that microfinance institutions can expand.

An overseas microfinance institution (MFI) is like a local bank with the same challenges and capital requirements confronting any expanding venture, but with the added responsibility of serving economically marginalized populations. Many of these MFIs are creditworthy and operationally self-sufficient with proven records of success.

MicroCredit Ventures' affordable funds come from banks and foundations because our Guarantors have provided full recourse guarantees to MicroCredit Ventures. MicroCredit Ventures will not accept loans to MFIs with excessive or predatory interest rate charges for poor borrowers.