RESNA Catalyst Project Document Search
Reports
Introduction to CDFIs (2004) -- Available formats: pdf html
Explains the world of Community Development Financing Institutions, their role in the community, and how they operate.Negotiating with Lenders (2000) -- Available formats: html word
A guide to negotiating with a lending partner as part of the structuring of an AFP program. Discusses the various financing mechanisms available, with a description of advantages and disadvantages, as well as other services a lending partner can be contracted to perform, including loan servicing.Profile
MicroLenders (2008) -- Available formats: ppt
This presentation describes the microlender programs in the country, the typical lenders and their services. It also looks a the demographics of the borrowers of micro lenders.Teleconferences
New AFP Program Directors Conference Call Series: The Application Review Process - June 22, 2011 (2011) -- Available formats: mp3
Continuing the series for new AFP directors, this conference call focuses on the Application Review Process. The discussion centers on tracing an application through a program's process, and the positives and "red flag" issues for which program personnel should watch.Meetings
Working with Credit Unions (2000) -- Available formats: ppt rtf
A presentation on the benefits and disadvantages of using a credit union as a lending partner. Describes similarities to and differences from traditional banks.Organizational Resources
National Credit Union Adminstration (unknown) -- Available formats: external
This is the national office for credit unionsNational Federation of Community Development Credit Unions (unknown) -- Available formats: external
This is a national association of community development credit unios.
