A loan helped remodel her business and buy sugar.


Mercedes Del Socorro's story

Mercedes del Socorro Z. has a stall in the central market of Chinandega. She sells soft drinks, breakfast, and lunch. She used the loan to finish remodeling her business. She had a door made for her stall and she painted.

Mrs. Z. has been a merchant for 40 years. She arrives at the market at six thirty in the morning, and she leaves at four in the afternoon. Her husband always drops her off, and she has a niece who helps her in the business.

She started her business with 5,000 NIO, which she had in a savings account in a popular bank. Before that she was a housewife. She is married. She has been working with Ceprodel for four and a half years. Mercedita said that she is very grateful for these loans because they have helped her business grow.

Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Ginny Kalish.



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