Community Micro Lending

Community Micro Lending is a non-profit society that connects local lenders to local borrowers in the Southwest BC region.

Local borrowers are people who want to turn their idea and passion into a livelihood but can’t get the credit they need from a bank or credit union.

Local lenders are people who want to strengthen the fabric of the local economy by supporting a local small-scale entrepreneur.

Together, we are transforming lives.

Check out the Frequently Asked Questions about Entrepreneur Loans and Training Loans.

When you're ready, create a profile and fill out an Online Application.

Once your application has been approved, watch the community fill your loan by heading to the Lend page.

After your entrepreneur loan has been fully filled, you will be matched with a Mentor.

Sheena and Phillip
Forest Spirit Creations

Sheena and Phillip’s loan request is for the completion of their travel trailer to mobile store conversion, and purchase of a truck to tow it.
Angeline
Occucheck Clinic Inc.

Angeline has started Occucheck Clinic Inc., a business with two main facets.
Chris
Chris

Chris moved to Victoria in 2015 and has been working steadily to build up his life.
Kerry-Anne
Kerry-Anne's K9 Services

Kerry-Anne started Kerry-Anne’s K9 Services in July of this year.
Tina
Student

Tina wants to build a better life for herself and her family...
Ben
True Love Handles

Benjamin first approached us for a loan earlier this year and is in the process of starting a...

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