Bring Lending Circles to Your Community
Empower your community to build credit and achieve financial security. Join the Lending Circles Network, a proven program helping thousands of individuals build financial resilience.
We’re looking for partners in New York, Texas, Pennsylvania and Florida to learn more about bringing Lending Circles’ 0% interest loans to their communities. Attend our informational webinars and discover how to become part of this transformative network.


What are we trying to address?
Nearly 18% of Americans – 24 million people – are unbanked or underbanked. This isn’t just a statistic; it’s families juggling payday loans, living paycheck to paycheck, and being forced to choose between buying groceries and paying rent. Trapped in a web of predatory fees and limited options, their dreams of financial security feel impossibly out of reach.

What can we do about it?
We partner with a nationwide network of nonprofits to build culturally relevant programs that address the unique challenges and dreams of different communities across the US. Whether it is navigating immigration pathways through Immigration Loans, building credit with Lending Circles, or fueling small businesses with Business Loans, we work alongside communities to find the right fit. All programs are supported by comprehensive, strengths-based online financial education and MyMAF, a financial coaching app.

Who are we looking for?
We’re searching for nonprofits in the states of New York, Pennsylvania, Texas and Florida interested in bringing Lending Circles programs to their local community. There is no such thing as a typical Lending Circles partner. We welcome applications from organizations serving diverse communities with diverse missions. The best candidates can demonstrate a clear programmatic fit and show how the program will complement their current work.
What are we trying to address?
Nearly 18% of Americans – 24 million people – are unbanked or underbanked. This isn’t just a statistic; it’s families juggling payday loans, living paycheck to paycheck, and being forced to choose between buying groceries and paying rent. Trapped in a web of predatory fees and limited options, their dreams of financial security feel impossibly out of reach.

What can we do about it?
We partner with a nationwide network of nonprofits to build culturally relevant programs that address the unique challenges and dreams of different communities across the US. Whether it is navigating immigration pathways through Immigration Loans, building credit with Lending Circles, or fueling small businesses with Business Loans, we work alongside communities to find the right fit. All programs are supported by comprehensive, strengths-based online financial education and MyMAF, a financial coaching app.

Who are we looking for?
We’re searching for nonprofits in the states of New York, Pennsylvania, Texas and Florida interested in bringing Lending Circles programs to their local community. There is no such thing as a typical Lending Circles partner. We welcome applications from organizations serving diverse communities with diverse missions. The best candidates can demonstrate a clear programmatic fit and show how the program will complement their current work.

Join a community of nonprofits working to increase financial access and opportunity for all.
Loan Platform
Use MAF’s platform to make 0% interest, credit-building loans available to your community.
Connect + Learn
Tap into a network of nonprofit lending providers across the country to share and learn best practices.
Customized Support
Receive ongoing training and technical assistance based on MAF’s years of servicing social loans.
Financial Education
Access free online and mobile-accessible financial education available in English and Spanish.
Outreach Materials
Get ready-to-use materials to help your organization engage clients and market the program.
Timeline
September + October
Attend an informational webinar + Talk to a MAFista about how Lending Circles might be a good fit for your organization
October 31, 2026 at 5PM PDT
Application Deadline
November
Announcement of new Lending Circles providers
December 1, 2026
Launch your new Lending Circles programs!

“Lending Circles has been really helpful for individuals to build credit and meet their financial goals”
Elba Serrano, East LA Community Corporation

“We are better able to assist and meet the capacity of our members and grow that potential via Lending Circles”
Julio Pensamiento, Center for Changing Lives

“It’s not just about credit building and savings. It’s also about building relationships with other community members”
Chris Moreno Catalyst Miami

“Lending Circles has been really helpful for individuals to build credit and meet their financial goals”
Elba Serrano, East LA Community Corporation

“We are better able to assist and meet the capacity of our members and grow that potential via Lending Circles”
Julio Pensamiento, Center for Changing Lives

“It’s not just about credit building and savings. It’s also about building relationships with other community members”
Chris Moreno Catalyst Miami
Funding for the Lending Circles Communities campaign is provided through a generous grant from BNY.



