LCG + Kiva

Where Vision Meets Opportunity

Let’s Bring Your Vision to Life!

LCG is proud to be a Kiva Trustee, helping passionate small business owners and nonprofit leaders, like you, get access to 0% interest loans through Kiva. If you have a dream and a plan, we’re here to help you navigate the process to grow and succeed.

What is Kiva?

Kiva is a global platform that connects entrepreneurs with a unique crowdfunding opportunity, offering 0% interest loans from $1,000 to $15,000, funded by individual lenders who believe in your potential.

Kiva Loan Details:

0% Interest
No Fees
Not Based on Your Credit Score
No Collateral Required
No Business Plan Required
12 - 36 Month Repayment Terms
Funds may be used for a wide variety of business needs

With LCG + Kiva, you can share your story and vision and build a community of support for your business.

How we can help

As a Kiva Trustee, LCG is your support through the Kiva process. We endorse borrowers we believe in, strengthening your application. When you apply with LCG, you’ll receive:

A trusted partner to guide you through the Kiva application process
Help with building your Kiva profile and telling your story
A Trustee endorsement that boosts your application
Ongoing support during and after your loan campaign

Who Should Apply?

You’re a great fit if you are:

A small business owner looking to expand, buy inventory, enhance your marketing, hire staff, etc.
A nonprofit leader needing capital to grow your impact
An entrepreneur with a strong vision and a plan to make it happen (startups ARE eligible for a Kiva loan!)

We’d love to support you! We especially champion those who are mission-driven and working to create a positive impact.

Ready to apply?

Start with one of our free monthly Kiva Info Sessions!

We host virtual sessions each month, in both English and Spanish, where we walk you through the Kiva loan process, answer questions,
and help you decide if it’s the right fit for your business or nonprofit.

Date	Spanish Session	English Session
May 16th	11am – 12pm	3pm – 4pm
June 20th	11am – 12pm	3pm – 4pm
July 18th	11am – 12pm	3pm – 4pm
August 22nd	11am – 12pm	3pm – 4pm
September 19th	11am – 12pm	3pm – 4pm
October 17th	11am – 12pm	3pm – 4pm
November 14th	11am – 12pm	3pm – 4pm
December 12th	11am – 12pm	3pm – 4pm

Prefer One-On-One Support?

Schedule a 15-minute one-on-one intro meeting with our team! Visit our contact page to connect with us.

Join Our Quarterly Kiva Application Workshops

As a Kiva Trustee, LCG is your support through the Kiva process. We endorse borrowers we believe in, strengthening your application. When you apply with LCG, you’ll receive:

A trusted partner to guide you through the Kiva application process
Help with building your Kiva profile and telling your story
A Trustee endorsement that boosts your application
Ongoing support during and after your loan campaign

These workshops are COMPLETELY FREE. Dates will be announced soon! Revisit this page and/or follow us on social media (@luceroconsulting) to stay in touch!

GET STARTED WITH LCG + KIVA!

Kiva Details & FAQs

Kiva Details

Minimum Eligibility

Must be 18 Years of Age
You must not currently be in foreclosure, bankruptcy, or under any liens.
You must not have had a violent or financial criminal conviction in the last 5 years.
You must not be a registered sex offender.
You must reside and operate your business in the United States.
Your business cannot be registered, nor have primary operations in the states of Nevada or North Dakota.
These business types are not eligible: gambling, hemp-related products, businesses related to tobacco, pawn-shops, weapons, multi-level marketing, direct selling, cryptocurrencies, drones, or adult entertainment.
You must be able to prove revenue (donations) in the past 12 months if your business is a nonprofit organization.
You must have a PayPal account or create one (that’s how you will receive as well as repay your Kiva loan).
You must be willing to demonstrate your social capital by asking a small number of your friends, family, clients, and/or business partners to make a loan to you during the Kiva Private Fundraising Period.

Eligible Supporting Documents

Benefits of a Kiva Loan

How does Kiva review applications?

Frequently Asked Questions

Does LCG provide the loan funds?

Eligible Supporting Documents

What if I don’t have great credit?

Does applying for a Kiva loan affect my credit?

How long does the process take?

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Lucero Consulting Group

Based in Arizona, LCG provides businesses and nonprofits across the country with a wide range of marketing and consulting services.

Contact Us Today

We happily welcome visits to our office by appointment. To schedule an appointment, please reach out at info@lucerocg.com or 602-492-5175. Thank you!