Edward Elizerbeth

Edward Elizerbeth is currently in the business of selling honey at the market and is requesting a loan to expand the business. Edward is 41 years old and married. Her husband is a fisherman. She has three children, who all go to school. With the extra profits generated from her loan, she hopes to be able to pay school fees for her children.

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