Kiva, a crowd-sourced lender offers zero-interest loans with minimal paperwork and reasonable eligibility criteria.
Effective March 13th, Kiva announced that U.S. applicants will have access to the following:
Expanded eligibility: More businesses in the US will be eligible for a Kiva loan than ever.
Larger loans: The maximum loan on the Kiva platform will increase from $10,000 to $15,000.
Grace period: Applicants may access a grace period of up to 6 months for greater financial flexibility