Lending Circles/Tandas
The program provides a safe way to create and build credit and savings.
Through non-profit partnership with Mission Asset Fund we offer Lending Circles; a social practice that has been formalized for those that don’t have access to mainstream financial loan products in credit-unions or banks
Eligibility Requirement
- 18+ years old
- Personal email account
- Valid photo I.D.
- SSN or ITIN
- Checking account
- Income (e.g., wages, benefits, etc.)
Program Managers
Janet Torres Garcia, Housing Counselor
Janet is a HUD-Certified Counselor who is certified in the Foundations of Foreclosure Prevention, Foundation of Pre-Purchase, and The Psychology of Money. Janet’s mission has always been to help individuals overcome their challenges through financial literacy, housing counseling, and education. Janet is also the Financial Empowerment Coordinator and can help you get connected with homebuyer education classes offered once every quarter and “Tandas” or Lending Circles program to help improve your credit and savings.
For more information or to get involved, contact Janet!
Frequently Asked Questions
How does it work?
- Apply Online- Submit an application at LendingCircles.org and complete survey and 1 financial education series or 5 financial education modules.
- Join a Lending Circle- Attend a formation to meet people in your community and finalize circle details
- Pay & Build Credit- Make all your payments on the 17th of each month to establish or build credit
- Get Lour Loan- Receive your loan on the 25th of your designated distribution month
How does Will this help me?
- Give you access to a 0% interest social loan
- Establish and build your credit
- Increase your financial knowledge
- Know your money is safe
- Meet new people and save together
When will it appear on My credit report?
May take 3-6 months to appear on credit reports and will appear as “MISNASSETFUND”
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