Overview

Why are you interested in becoming a Trustee?

NEW's Women's Business Center effectively serves thousands of low-income small and micro business owners from traditionally financially marginalized communities. One-on-one coaching, webinars, and specialized, industry-focused learning tracks are to employed to support entrepreneurs as they seek to grow or establish their businesses. Being a Kiva US Trustee means that we can do more to help promising professionals access the capital they need to take their companies to the next level.

What is the mission of your organization?

To build economic mobility for women and their families through wealth creation, housing, education, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement.

Borrower Due Diligence

How will you decide who to endorse as a borrower? What due diligence will you conduct?

We will evaluate each applicant's level of business experience, company history, debt to income ratio, business plan, credit history, and financial literacy (if applicable).