BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN REGULATED FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND LOW-INCOME BORROWERS

Eric Weaver
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Eric Weaver: Founder and Executive Director of Lenders for Community Development, Multi-Bank Community Development Corporation in San Jose, California, USA

Chapter 6 in Emerging Financial Markets in the Global Economy, 2000, pp 127-152 from World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd.

Abstract: AbstractThe following sections are included:Executive SummaryThe Trend Toward Increased Small Business MicrolendingWhy All the Interest in Small Business Lending in the Banking World?Barriers to Making Smaller LoansHow Banks Overcome Barriers to Making Smaller LoansImpact on Low-Income Business OwnersSummaryLenders for Community DevelopmentBackgroundMarket ResearchLoan Policy and Underwriting StandardsTechnical AssistanceCost of DeliveryLCD's StrategySummaryReferences

Keywords: Emerging Market Economies; Finance; Developing Countries; Globalization; Capital Flows; Equity Markets; Systemic Risk; Microfinance; Prudential Regulation; Pension Reform; Foreign Direct Investment (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2000
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