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Represents English HAs 1,000 members (99% coverage) 2 million homes for 5m disadvantaged. Financial exclusion. No access to mainstream finance No credit history No affordable answer to urgent needs Must borrow from high cost lenders. Consumer borrowing. The Credit Gap. Banks.
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Represents English HAs • 1,000 members (99% coverage) • 2 million homes for 5m disadvantaged
Financial exclusion • No access to mainstream finance • No credit history • No affordable answer to urgent needs • Must borrow from high cost lenders
The Credit Gap Banks Credit unions Doorstep/payday/ illegal
Member concerns • Debt spirals • Rent arrears • Health/social issues
Federation Response • National, sustainable social business • Small sum lending & allied services • Long-term financial plan
Launch Launch
Shops Wolverhampton Birmingham City Worcester Northfield Hereford Coventry
Services • Credit • Basic bank accounts • Savings accounts • Money advice
Process • Initial contact • Appointment • Interview • Decision • Disbursement • Money advice
Partners Housing Associations
So far… • Loans: 9,800 • Average loan: 340 • Aggregate lending: £3.3m • Est. aggregate savings: > £2m
Savings Accounts 46%
Future plans • Consolidate WM • Roll out • Refine model • ‘One-stop shop’
Future plans • Capitalisation • Loan note offer • 5 years at 6% • Dual return
Thank you tess.pendle@housing.org.uk