Karla is single, and has an 11 year-old son who is her dependent. She has no relatives living overseas.
Karla is the owner of a tortilla-selling business; her mother taught her that occupation. She opened the business 8 years ago, and works from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Her advantage is that she can count on the loyalty of many customers.
Karla is asking for a loan because she needs working capital to be able to supply the inventory of her business. She will use the loan funds to buy a stove with a griddle and other inputs to improve the production of tortillas. She will also remodel the location of her business, and she hopes that her sales will increase to generate more income. The risk of the investment is that Karla could have health problems and have to stop working.
Her aspirations are to expand her business and to have economic stability to improve the style and quality of her family life.
Translated from Spanish. View original language description.