OPORTUN, El Salvador

Partner since 2025

El Salvador’s microfinance market is highly competitive, but OPORTUN, based in El Triunfo, has successfully carved out a niche by prioritizing a largely underserved population. OPORTUN serves a region with high poverty levels, where the majority of residents do not have a bank account. Additionally, 80% of small business owners—the backbone of the economy—are unable to secure credit from traditional banks. OPORTUN offers customized financial products, including small loans with monthly, weekly, or daily repayment schedules that meet the unique needs of its clients. These products are ideal for entrepreneurs who have a fast turnover of cash flow in their income. For the convenience of its clients, OPORTUN loan officers can visit their place of business to collect payments. This loan to OPORTUN will empower the MFI to make a meaningful impact in communities struggling with poverty. By becoming OPORTUN’s first international creditor, Envest is potentially paving the way for the company to secure financing from other lenders.