almost 7 years ago // Sponsored by Habitat for Humanity

Small, affordable loans for construction and renovation can have far-reaching benefits, according to Habitat for Humanity. The NGO explains why.

almost 8 years ago // Sponsored by Habitat for Humanity

There are an estimated 1.6 billion people in the world living in substandard housing. This figure is climbing, but housing microfinance — small, nonmortgage-backed loans for short terms — could be a market solution to address growing housing needs, incremental building patterns, and the land tenure realities of low-income households. Habitat for Humanity explains how.