This case study analyzes the Haiti Homeownership and Mortgage Expansion program’s methodology for designing its Pay-for-Results incentive structure, its results, and lessons learned.

Current trends and status of the market segment

Highlighting factors for successful provision of housing finance to the poor

Assessing attempts in Peru to improve access to housing finance at the bottom of the pyramid

Emerging practices of providing housing microfinance on commercially viable terms

This paper discusses the lessons learnt from Sida's global experience in housing microfinance

Can microfinance institutions provide good housing finance products?

Can progressive building be financed as well as long-term projects?

Can microfinance institutions address the need for housing improvement loans?

How can housing finance policies in Latin America be improved?