Kiva Microlending - Urban Impact Birmingham

We're a Kiva Hub
Kiva - an international nonprofit - is an online lending platforms that connects online lenders to entrepreneurs across the globe. Borrowers can apply for crowdfunded loans of up to $10,000 at 0% on Kiva's US platform.

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, Kiva has expanded its loan amount to $15,000.
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Kiva's Process

1
Application
We assist you develop a good application from best practices. We have the option to endorse applications which increases the chance of success for borrowers. Contact us today for a consultation.

2
Kiva Review
Based on your trustworthiness and stage of readiness, Kiva will reach out to you to let you know how much you qualify for.
3
Private Fundraising
Kiva will set a minimum of community investment from your personal network before you can market on the platform. This term is about one to two weeks.
4
Public Fundraising
After private investment, you have 45 days to fully fund your loan through the online lending / crowdfunding platform.
5
Repayment
Your repayment, at no interest is 0%. Your payment is principal / term.
Kiva's COVID-19 Response

Email birmingham@local.kiva.org
How Kiva is Making an Impact
Loans that change lives

Mini Soles (Karen Sowell)
Fully Funded (March 2021)
A loan helped a kid’s footwear startup scale production for new retail customers.
PUSH Initiative (Miracle Reese)
Fully Funded (Nov. 2019)
A loan of $5,000 helps innovative healthcare just became accessible and affordable with a personalized touch.
Mighty Babe Apparel (Essence White)
Fully Funded (Oct. 2019)
A loan helped to fund the down payment and build out of a retail pop-up and purchase inventory for a Birmingham maker that emphasizes sustainability.
Sponsor
This program was brought to the Greater Birmingham market by the generous support of the
Have Questions?
Check out the Kiva US Borrower Journey here.
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We're a Kiva Hub

Kiva - an international nonprofit - is an online lending platforms that connects online lenders to entrepreneurs across the globe. Borrowers can apply for crowdfunded loans of up to $10,000 at 0% on Kiva's US platform. Due to the COVID-19 crisis, Kiva has expanded its loan amount to $15,000.

Kiva's Process

Kiva's Process

Application

Kiva Review

Private Fundraising

Public Fundraising

Repayment

Kiva's COVID-19 Response

Email birmingham@local.kiva.org

How Kiva is Making an Impact

Loans that change lives

Mini Soles (Karen Sowell)

Fully Funded (March 2021)

PUSH Initiative (Miracle Reese)

Fully Funded (Nov. 2019)

Mighty Babe Apparel (Essence White)

Fully Funded (Oct. 2019)

SponsorThis program was brought to the Greater Birmingham market by the generous support of the

Sponsor

This program was brought to the Greater Birmingham market by the generous support of the

Have Questions?

Check out the Kiva US Borrower Journey here.

Kiva - an international nonprofit - is an online lending platforms that connects online lenders to entrepreneurs across the globe. Borrowers can apply for crowdfunded loans of up to $10,000 at 0% on Kiva's US platform.

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, Kiva has expanded its loan amount to $15,000.

Sponsor
This program was brought to the Greater Birmingham market by the generous support of the