Axuda is a non-profit organization working to provide financial resources to individuals in our local communities who are struggling to meet their short-term financial needs. Axuda's goal is to provide a forum for Borrowers to tell their stories and then have their loan request crowdlended by Axuda Lenders. Once an Axuda loan is repaid, the funds will be used again to lend to other Axuda loan requests.
The term crowdlending is the practice of lending to a project or venture by raising many small amounts of money from a large number of people, typically online. In Axuda's case, a group of people that we call “Axuda Lenders” donate an amount of money of their choosing to Axuda and then direct this donated money to an “Axuda Borrower” of their choosing, who have requested short-term financial assistance.
Loan Requests are created by an Axuda Borrower who is looking to obtain financial assistance as approved by a Sponsor. An Axuda Borrower creates a Loan Request to provide Axuda Lenders with an understanding of why and how the funds would be utilized. Axuda Lenders can choose which Loan Requests they would like to help.
Axuda Borrowers are individuals with short-term financial needs that traditional lending programs cannot fill. Working with a Sponsor, an Axuda Borrower makes a Loan Request for up to $600. Once their Loan Request is funded, the Axuda Borrower repays the loan in equal monthly payments with a term of one year. An Axuda Borrower can also prepay the loan in full or in part at any time.
If you are interested in becoming an Axuda Borrower, you will need a Sponsor first. Learn more about Axuda Sponsors.
Axuda Lenders are a little different from traditional financial institution lenders. The money you contribute to Axuda to help crowdlend loans is considered a charitable donation; however, Axuda Lenders directly choose where and how their donations are used. An Axuda Lender can choose which Loan Requests to allocate their funds to, and how much they want to lend to that particular Loan Request. As the Borrower repays their loan, the funds are returned to the Axuda Lender's account so that they can re-lend the funds to another Borrower's Loan Request.
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Absolutely. All direct donations are put into the Axuda general fund where 100% of such contributions will be lent to current and future loan requests.
Axuda Sponsors are trusted organizations or businesses that have established a relationship with Axuda in order to work with Borrowers to help them apply for an Axuda loan. A Sponsor is typically an organization or business in the community that knows the Borrower, ensures that the Borrower's need is real, believes the Borrower has the ability to repay the loan, and helps them make an online Loan Request through Axuda's website. All Sponsors must go through an application process and be approved by Axuda. Axuda meets with all Sponsors to ensure that they understand their roles and responsibilities.
Borrowers located in communities served by a Sponsor are eligible for Loan Requests. At this time, organizations and businesses located in Central and Eastern Massachusetts, as well as Southen New Hampshire are eligible to be Axuda Sponsors. As we grow, we will expand to include additional communities.
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Axuda is a Galician word meaning help, which reinforces our primary goal of helping our neighbors in need.
If you'd like to make a donation to Axuda by check please make the check payable to Axuda, and mail to: 220 Donald Lynch Blvd., Marlborough, MA 01752
You may contact Axuda at info@axuda.org.
Generally, a Borrower must be at least 18 years of age or older, must be endorsed by a Sponsor, and must not have filed bankruptcy. Axuda Loan Requests are reserved for those who have a genuine need. If you have the ability to repay a loan, contact an Axuda Sponsor to discuss your situation and determine if you are eligible for an Axuda interest-free loan.
If the Sponsor determines that you are eligible, they will help you submit a loan request.
No. The objective of an Axuda loan is for the funds to meet the short-term financial needs of an individual.
The following are only a few examples of Borrower's Loan Requests:
A Loan Request will expire after 30 days. If the loan is not completely funded within the 30-day funding period, a Sponsor may allow the Loan Request to be disbursed with the partial funding accumulated if a minimum funding threshold is met. If the loan was not funded, the Borrower should meet with their Sponsor to discuss the next course of action.
A Loan Request is open for funding for 30 days. If the funding is fulfilled sooner, the Loan Request is closed and the funds for the Borrower are processed.
Social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter are a terrific way to increase fundraising success by sharing your story with friends and family. There are share buttons on the “Loan Request Details” page that will let you share your Loan Request on your personal social media pages.
Once a loan is funded and has been processed, we'll electronically transfer the funds to the Borrower's checking or savings account at either a credit union or another financial institution. If a Borrower does not have and/or cannot obtain a banking relationship, the Sponsor should contact Axuda to establish options for alternative methods of receiving the funds. Sponsors may not accept loan funds or make loan payments on behalf of Borrowers.
If a Borrower finds that they are having trouble making their monthly payment, they should contact their Sponsor and let them know they need to make alternative arrangements. Borrowers can also email info@axuda.org to inquire about their options.
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Sponsors are typically local reputable non‐profit organizations or businesses that are active in the community. Many organizations may already serve people or be a business who have employees who could benefit from an Axuda loan.
No. Sponsors are not co-signers and are not financially responsible for the funding or repayment of an Axuda loan.
All Sponsors must go through an application process and be approved by Axuda. Axuda meets with all Sponsors to ensure that they understand their roles and responsibilities. Axuda typically partners with organizations or businesses that are active and reputable in the communities they serve.
Sponsors help identify potential borrowers with short term financial needs, vouch that the potential borrower's need is real, and that they have a source of repayment. Additionally, Sponsors are a resource of financial counseling and ongoing support.
Sponsors are not financially responsible for repayment in the event a Borrower doesn't repay a loan. However, Lenders rely on the reputation and track record of the Sponsor(s) when choosing which loan requests to lend to.
Organizations or businesses interested in applying to become an Axuda Sponsor should start by applying here.
The money you contribute to Axuda to help crowdlend loans is considered a donation. What makes Axuda different is that an Axuda Lender's donated funds stay in their own profile account to lend at their discretion. An Axuda Lender can choose which Loan Request(s) to allocate their funds to, and how much they want to lend to that particular Loan Request giving them control over their donated funds. As the Borrower repays their loan, the funds are returned to the Axuda Lender's account so that the Axuda Lender can re-lend the funds to another Borrower for another loan.
It's easy. You'll first have to create a user profile and register with Axuda. Once registered, deposit a minimum of $20 into your Axuda account. Then simply search for a loan to fund - and lend to it!
As the Borrower repays their loan, the funds are divided up equally and returned to the accounts of each of the Axuda Lenders who originally funded the Loan Request. For example, if the Borrower makes monthly loan payments of $24 and four Axuda Lenders funded the loan, each Axuda Lender will have $6 returned to their Axuda accounts every month. As funds return to the Lender's account, they can choose to re-lend these funds to another Axuda Borrower.
Axuda works closely with Sponsors who vouch for the Borrowers' character and ensures the need is real. We'll also verify the Borrower's identity based on the information supplied in the application process. An Axuda Borrowers' performance on their loan(s) will also affect their eligibility for future Axuda Loan Requests.
Yes! Axuda is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (EIN: 47-1363421) and donations to Axuda (including loan funds) are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. Because Axuda does not return the funds you add to your Axuda account, lending with Axuda is considered a donation and is tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Please consult with your tax accountant or financial advisor for additional information on tax deductions.
You sure can! You can make donations directly to Axuda and we'll make sure that 100% of the money goes to Axuda Borrowers.
You can deposit from $20 to $2,500 per transaction. There is no limit to the balance in your Axuda account.
Yes, Axuda is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (EIN: 47-1363421) and donations to Axuda are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. Please consult with your tax accountant or financial advisor for additional information on tax deductions.
No, all funds contributed to Axuda, including loan funds, are considered donations. What makes Axuda different is that an Axuda Lender's donated funds stay in their own profile account to lend at their discretion. An Axuda Lender can choose which Loan Request(s) to allocate their funds to, and how much they want to lend to that particular Loan Request giving them control over their donated funds.
In order to close your Axuda account, simply inform us in writing that you wish to close your account and we will take care of moving any remaining funds in your account into the Axuda general fund which goes directly to helping Axuda Borrowers.
No, there are no fees associated with being an Axuda Lender. As an Axuda Lender, 100% of your donated funds will be applied to the Borrower's specific Loan Request(s).