micro-finance in the 1st world?

[rangrz]

Is it possible to apply for microfinance in the 1st world? I want to start a small business that I'l work on the side of my military career, and need about 700 bucks to do so, so I was thinking micro credit loans might be the right thing, if anyone has links to places to ask for them in Canada, it would be much appreciated.

 

[Ds]

I have no idea dude. I'm sure when you involve $$$ the lil word "micro" turns into "MACRO" lol.
I have no idea how your credit is, if it's good hit up the bank with a good %rate.
If not hell you might have to fork your car over for some cash.

 

[yougene]

Search p2p loan

 

[rangrz]

my credit is terrible, but its not 100% my fault. (if anyone wants to hear me complain about the paperwork side of the CDN forces paying a troop, PM me, it can be comical if your not the one eating stolen food,

 

[RedLeader]

^ Complain about it within the Pet Peeves thread in SO. Rants there get pretty funny.

 

[Esoterik]

I don't know about the Americas, but many countries in Europe have programs where they will give you a grant to start a business if you present a reasonable plan to them. There may be some equivalents where you live, probably worth looking into.

 

[RedLeader]

In all seriousness, have you heard of Vancity? They seem to be the place to go in Canada for anything finance. Have a read of their Loans page.

here is some info on financing in Canada if you have bad credit.

What providence are you in? I found a few other websites specifically for microfinance loans, but they're providence-speficic.