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Maribel is legally married but has been separated from her husband for some time and plans to divorce. She lives with her son, who is her dependent, and her brother. Maribel's business is selling food, which she has been doing for 3 years; she learned the trade from her mother. Maribel and an employee run the business from 6:00 am to 3:00 pm. Her advantage with the business is that it is located on a main street.
Maribel is applying for a loan because she needs working capital to boost her business. She will use the loan money to buy vegetables, eggs, meat, rice, and other ingredients to prepare the food menu she offers to her customers. She hopes that the investment will allow her to increase her sales and profits.
Her aspirations are to grow her business and become financially stable in order to provide her family with a better lifestyle.
Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Erin Johnson. View original language description.
