Neal Estey

California group helps immigrants move into traditional financial sector

Many immigrants bring their home cultures with them when they come to the United States. Often, that means informal savings arrangements that work on a small scale, but don’t help immigrants get the sort of credit report and credit rating that’s necessary for major financial endeavors. Until now.

Lending Circles: Helping Immigrants in America Build Credit

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