That is what I figured, it just didn't make sense to me and seemed a bit unethical.
I am able to loan the money and do the 1% thing, but this seems like a horrible idea.
I just wanted to address the competitor mcris444 had brought up.
There is a very similar share CIUCIU.MINING
It is a fund for a "BitForce Mini Rig SC by Butterly Labs" and they pay out 1% per week. Once the unit arrives, the interest paid out in advance will be deducted from the weekly profits.