There are many resources available on microfinance including:MicroCapital publishes the MicroCapital Monitor and other products offering specialized news and information on international microfinance.  MicroCapital seeks to provide candid information on microfinance with the goal of encouraging rational growth of the industry.

The Microcredit Summit (MCS) database contains limited information on a large number of MFIs (more than 2,000 MFIs). Summary information is published annually and can be found on their website.

The Microfinance Gateway, published by CGAP is an online resource that includes research and publications, featured articles, organization and consultant profiles, and the news, events, and job opportunities in microfinance.

The Microfinance Information eXchange (MIX) database contains financial and other performance information on MFIs, donors/investors, networks, and support organizations.  Data for participating MFIs, including client outreach measures, simplified financial statements, and a number of standard financial performance indicators, is publicly available online.

The MicroBanking Bulletin (MBB) database has the smallest number of participating MFIs but excellent information quality. It contains information on more than 350 MFIs. The participating MFIs are identified and peer-group averages are reported in periodic updates of the Bulletin. However, individual company information is confidential. The MBB tracks a full range of financial information and indicators, and adjusts the financial statements that it receives to compensate for the impact of subsidies that will probably not be repeated if and when the MFI grows to important scale.

The Rating Fund provides a list of publicly available rating reports on MFIs around the world.