At Accion East, we’re committed to bringing affordable microfinance solutions to small business owners who need them. We’re a nonprofit organization with a nationwide reach that has helped thousands of small business owners grow and thrive. A recognized leader in U.S. microfinance, we help small business owners use microloans to build their businesses.

We are part of the U.S. Accion Network, the largest domestic microlending network, with over $272 million lent since inception in 1991.

Our Mission: Accion empowers low- to moderate-income business owners through access to capital and financial education. With economic opportunity, these entrepreneurs, often minorities and women, can build assets, better provide for their families, create employment, and strengthen their communities.