Thursday, July 12, 2007

Cruz del Carmen Tobias

Entrepreneur of The Communal Bank of El Progreso, El Salvador
established by One Heart Action Group October 2007
(the cycle term of all the loans is 6 months with the payments collected monthly)

Age: 28
Business: Sells food
Loan amount: $150 (US)
Loan Use: Bought more goods for business (corn, yucca, fruit, etc.)
Payment Amount: $34.75 (principal $25, Interest $4.50, Savings $4.50, Insurance $0.50, Administrative Costs $0.25)

Breve Historia: “My main goal is that my family will not lack the daily necessities. Because of this I go out to sell something different every day—and I know my clientele and what they like. With my earnings I take home basic necessities. Now with the loan I can purchase more merchandise, and I sell more. I am grateful, and I will continue taking out loans.”

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