Before the economic collapse, microfinance – the granting of very small loans, mostly to poor people – was a concept most closely associated with the developing world. Now increased demand for smaller loans in the United States, gives microlending a higher profile and broadens its appeal. More Information For more information go to: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/29/business/smallbusiness/29sbiz.html?_r=1&ref=smallbusiness