Thank you to our partners at Inclusive and CDBA for sharing data on CDFI Bank and CDFI Credit Union branch locations. In addition, about 100 of our CDFI Stories come from OFN’s story database.
CDFIs create financing that banks won’t do. We have used CDFI funds for mobile home financing on older mobile homes. The portfolio has a 100% success rate with the funds coming back, revolving and helping another family with affordable housing option.
CDFIs are not just banks. They are lifelines. Without them, thousands of small businesses-many in overlooked neighborhoods (urban and rural) – would never get access to capital, training, and the support they need to survive, let alone thrive.
When traditional financing felt out of reach, Access CDFI offered more than a loan. We provided the support, encouragement, and confidence to help bring her vision to life.
CDFIs are valuable because of their interaction with communities and flexible products and services. They can do things midsize and large banks can’t do.