1. ACCION USA Microfinance for Small Businesses ACCION USA 56 Roland St., Suite 300 Boston, MA 02129 Orientation July 14th, 2010

3. What is ACCION USA? At ACCION USA, we are committed to serving low- and moderate-income communities by providing access to business financing and counseling. Our focus is on microentrepreneurs, often minorities and women, who build businesses, provide jobs, create assets for themselves and their families and contribute to the development of their communities.

6. Microlending Initiatives

8. What is Kiva? www.kiva.org

15. Applying Online

16. AUSA Loan Application Process Client receives ACCION USA loan Information Client Applies Online or fills out paper application. AUSA acknowledges receipt w/in 48 hours AUSA contacts client regarding application to offer loan amount range, Interest rate, and request documents Application submitted for Underwriting Underwriter Approves or Declines ACCION sends disbursement Documents via secure e-mail to client Once ALL DOCUMENTS are submitted process takes 5 – 10 business days Client submits documentation via fax or email and gets Interviewed by Loan Officer. This is often the most difficult and time consuming stage. Prequal