Despite a booming
economy, millions of Americans are still considered "unbankable"
by conventional lending institutions. Obtaining a loan to own a
home or start a business continues to be out of reach for this substantial
group of people.
Through stories of borrowers and lenders, this film explores a new
strategy, developed by Community Development Financial Institutions
(CDFIs), that uses credit rather than charity as an effective tool
to build wealth in struggling communities.
"Time
and again the people we've chosen to back have proven that
they can do it. And, that's an exciting strategy for really
doing what this country says it stands for, which is creating
opportunity."
