A loan helped to buy underwear, socks, shorts, shirts, and skirts, all at wholesale prices to generate better profit margins.


Marlin Vanessa's story

Marlin, 38, is a married mother of a daughter who is her motivation to accomplish every project she sets her mind to. During this time she has decided to pursue her dream of owning her own business. Marlin sells new clothes and with the income she is paying for a language course for her daughter, which she is very excited about.

Marlin plans to use the Kiva loans on MiCrédito to buy underwear, socks, shirts, shirts and skirts, all wholesale to generate better profit margins. In the near future, she wants to apply for another loan to continue investing in the business.

Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Robert Rutledge.


This loan is special because:

It provides borrowers training and capital to start new businesses.



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