Microfinance Institutional Rating (MIR)

The MIR provides an opinion on the long-term institutional sustainability and creditworthiness through a comprehensive assessment of risks, performance, market position and responsible practices.

Name of Parent Organization

MicroFinanza Rating (MFR)

Name of Resource

Owner, Founder, or Sponsor

MicroFinanza Rating

Year Founded

2000

Typical Use Case

There are two intended users: financial institutions and investors. Type 1 - financial institutions: get a clear picture of their financial performance, measure the alignment to international standards, compare themselves to benchmarks and best practices, send a message of transparency to stakeholders, prove institutional and financial soundness to investors, improve risk management, increase visibility and access to funding sources. Type 2 - investors: screen potential clients, build pipeline, facilitate selection, identify key risk areas for their due diligence, get second opinion, get inputs for resources allocation, monitor portfolio.

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