As rent banks expand, we need to find language that will allow us to move beyond talking about our services as a “loans only” program. Micro-loans will continue to be our core service, but we have seen that that through the rent bank program we can offer other support (Reaching Home, SPARC BC). Will you help us by reviewing the two questions currently being asked on the pre-assessment under the “Income” section and giving us feedback on proposed new language. Thanks.

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Question 1: Current Wording

Number of people in the household that will contribute to loan repayment:

Question 1: Proposed Wording

Number of people in the household contributing to total monthly income (take home pay):
I am ok with the wording proposed

Question 2: Current Wording

Combined monthly income (take home pay) of all people in the household that will contribute to loan repayment:

Question 2: Proposed Wording

Total monthly income (take home pay) of all people in household that contribute to paying monthly household expenses:
I am ok with the wording proposed.