silicon valley microfinance network

The Silicon Valley Microfinance Network (SVMN) was a program that has since been fully integrated into its parent organization, Mission Asset Fund (MAF). MAF, founded in 2007, is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping low-income and immigrant communities achieve financial stability and success. Its primary program, "Lending Circles," is a zero-interest, credit-building loan program that helps participants open bank accounts, avoid predatory lenders, and build their credit history. By formalizing social lending traditions, MAF empowers its clients to become more visible and active in the financial mainstream.