The Flexible Credit Initiative (FlexCred) aims to provide affordable and flexible short-term loans as an alternative to predatory payday loans. It will partner with community banks to offer loans between $200-$2,000 with terms of 1-2 years at a simple 15% interest rate. FlexCred will also partner with community organizations to provide financial literacy programs. The initial pilot program will target unbanked neighborhoods in the Bronx, partnering with local organizations and banks to establish a $250,000 loan pool and raise $575,000 in startup funds from various sources such as donors, foundations and financial institutions.