In 1462 the Franciscans set up the montes pietatis, which granted interest-free loans to the poor, though they were later forced to charge interest to prevent premature exhaustion of their funds.

• 1462年圣方济教会（Franciscans）曾设立敬虔钱庄（montes pietatis），对穷人提供无息借贷，不过为免基金过早用磬，后来仍被迫收取利息。