MicroLending Essentials

Attending the Microlending workshop was such a valuable experience. The session was not only informative, but also empowering – it broke down complex lending concepts into practical steps that I can apply in my line of work. The presenters were engaging and knowledgeable and the interactive discussions helped me understand real-world challenges and solutions. Thank you, CAMEO for this wonderful opportunity.

Stacey, CalAsian Chamber

Amazing super practical course with an amazingly knowledgeable instructors. Thanks so much! This is going to benefit our organization by tightening up and giving immediately practical information, especially working through case studies as the base of teaching the concepts.

Angela, Kingdom Capital

It was amazing to have folks in the room who are already lending. It was valuable to learn from them coupled with the great facilitation.

Three of my key takeaways were: 1. Interacting with the perspective of a group is vital to learning. 2. Training in how CDFI’s can coach badly stated applications is a very much needed course. 3. It’s also vital to train CDFI’s to go beyond formula criteria and look for the hidden value of the applicant.

This week’s Microlending Essentials training was invaluable. It deepened my understanding of how small loans are processed from a underwriter’s point of view and how the can drive real growth for businesses in our community. I’m excited to apply these insights to help more entrepreneurs access the funding they need to succeed.

Ruth, NewOrg

This program was not only educational, it was fun! The instructors are extremely knowledgeable (and friendly). I learned a lot which will be directly applied to my career. Looking forward to attending more CAMEO Network programs.

Sally, JEDI

CAMEO, was so beneficial for me as WBC Director. The training has helped me better prepare and coach my BDS when working one on one with clients and preparing them prior to applying for a micro loan or bank loan.

Jessica, CFRA

The class provided valuable insights and practical tools that have directly enhanced my skills, enabling me to better support my organization’s goals and effectively manage my responsibilities.

Aaron, Catholic Charities of Omaha

This week’s Microlending Essentials training was invaluable. It deepened my understanding of how small loans are processed from a underwriter’s point of view and how the can drive real growth for businesses in our community. I’m excited to apply these insights to help more entrepreneurs access the funding they need to succeed.

Ruth, NewOrg

This program was not only educational, it was fun! The instructors are extremely knowledgeable (and friendly). I learned a lot which will be directly applied to my career. Looking forward to attending more CAMEO Network programs.

Sally, JEDI

Microlending Essentials is an excellent course! It is definitely a great introduction for those unfamiliar to the world of underwriting and it’s a vehicle through which existing skills can be sharpened! The instructor/student interaction is an added plus for all levels.

Anita, Working Solutions

The Microlending Essentials was a great opportunity to review the basic terms and trends of this work. I enjoyed doing the practice of the case studies and having conversations with the other group participants. Understanding that no application has a black and white answer, rather it implies doing great research and development of lending guidelines for the organization, depending on your mission lenses, I learned that building a grid and process for the applicant can make the difference for providing an exceptional experience in the loan journey.

Anonymous

Just got promoted to the Program Director position so this training was amazing; it helped me understand how the underwriting process for a loan is. I could realize how we can better our own microloan program.

Anonymous

The MILES course was so helpful to me as a new lender! I appreciated the patient and thorough instructor, she answered all of our questions while keeping a steady but not overwhelming pace. Thanks!

Hannah, Arcata EDC

Wonderful program focused on microlending-specific underwriting. Opportunity to learn via hands-on through small business breakouts as well as connect with other organizations doing similar or complimentary work.

Lia, Community Fund of North Miami Dade

The course material was very helpful, class materials were excellent and I was given a basic overview of underwriting principles and how to write a credit memo, will use the template going forward to work with new businesses in help explain importance of financial and helping with business plan.

Victor, Access Plus Capital

I started this session with minimal understanding of the underwriting process and am walking away feeling well-equipped to help my organization with our loan program. This course shed light on the importance of a structured process and has encouraged us to review how to scale our growth and impact.

Alejandra Garcia, Leadership for Urban Renewal Network

I believe that you taught us a golden rule that is often missed: As a lender (and more generally as a businessperson), we are actively trying to reach a ‘yes’ without compromising our standards.

Mohammed Al Ani, International Rescue Committee