Program Types:
Traditional Microfinance
(blue pins)A financial system which provides financial services to clients for a fee. This system operates like a bank but targets low-income entrepreneurs who are unable to take advantage of a commercial bank's services. Traditional microfinance institutions offer loans and sometimes savings facilities and insurance.
Savings-Led Microfinance
(green pins)A financial system where members’ agreed-upon savings contributions are collected at an agreed-upon time and can be used to finance loans, insurance, and/or other financial services.
