What Our Clients Say
The businesses and entrepreneurs we serve are the true measure of IRFIS's impact. Their feedback guides our continuous improvement and reinforces our commitment to transparent, accessible, and effective financial intermediation. The following testimonials reflect the experiences of clients who have benefited from our lending programs, subsidized financing, and advisory services. We are proud to earn and maintain their trust.
"IRFIS approved our application for a subsidized investment loan within a timeframe that allowed us to purchase new processing equipment before the harvest season. The relationship manager assigned to our file understood the agricultural calendar and structured repayments accordingly. The interest rate we obtained through the subsidized program would have been impossible to access through a conventional commercial bank. We have since recommended IRFIS to three other producers in our cooperative."
— Salvatore Montalto
★★★★★
"We were expanding our hospitality business in the Agrigento area and needed a medium-term loan to renovate two structures. IRFIS guided us through the EU co-financing application process step by step, something we could not have managed on our own. The final financing package combined a regional grant with a subsidized loan, reducing our overall cost of investment significantly. Our property is now fully renovated and generating strong returns during the tourist season."
— Rossella Cannamela
★★★★★
"As the founder of a small manufacturing firm, I had limited access to bank credit due to our short operating history. IRFIS evaluated our business plan seriously and provided a start-up oriented loan that covered our initial equipment and working capital needs. The compliance requirements were clearly explained and the monitoring visits were professional and non-intrusive. I consider IRFIS a genuine partner in our growth rather than simply a lender."
— Marco Inzerillo
★★★★☆
"Our export-oriented food company needed trade finance facilities to support new contracts with buyers in northern Europe. The IRFIS team provided a structured credit line and also connected us with a regional export support program we were previously unaware of. Response times and documentation requirements were reasonable for an operation of our size. The overall experience gave us confidence that regional institutions can compete with private banks in terms of service quality."
— Daniela Portella
★★★★☆
"I applied to IRFIS for financing to install a photovoltaic system and energy storage facility at our logistics depot near Catania. The green finance loan covered seventy percent of the investment cost at a subsidized rate, and the application process was handled efficiently by a knowledgeable advisor. The energy savings we have achieved since installation have materially improved our operating margin. I would strongly encourage any business owner with an eligible project to explore what IRFIS has to offer."
— Antonino Burrafato
★★★★★