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A Glimse Within
Small business is full of surprises.
Able Up Iowa
Able Up Iowa assists Iowans with Disabilities get financial help through accessible, low-interest loans and support in getting the resources they need.
Cocoa Creative
Small business builds a brand
Get to Know the Arepas and Empanadas at the +58 Venezuelan Food Truck
Small business keeps you fed.
Going “All In” To Eliminate A Food Desert In Iowa 
IFF borrower success story
IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union
Founded in 1934 and headquartered in Moline, IL, IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union (IHMVCU) is $1.8 billion in assets and 140,000 members strong making us the largest credit union in the Quad Cities region and the sixth-largest credit union in Illinois. With 12 locations in eastern Iowa and western Illinois, and a progressive and growing online branch, our Pathfinders provide convenient financial solutions catered to each member-owner’s journey to financial success. IHMVCU has a strong community focus and proudly earned our CDFI certification in 2014.
Impact Fitness and Nutrition
Small business makes us stronger.
Inclusiv Story – Ascentra CU
At Ascentra Credit Union, we strive to be a progressive, community-oriented financial institution providing our field of membership with quality products and services at a competitive rate while maintaining a sound financial position.
Lillis Lofts
Lillis Lofts will be the new construction of forty‐three (43) housing rental units in Urbandale, Iowa.
Money Magazine names Veridian among best banks and credit unions in the midwest for second consecutive year
For the second consecutive year, Money magazine has named Veridian Credit Union among the top five Best Banks and Credit Unions in the Midwest. Veridian was recently recognized for offering the “Best Customer Satisfaction” in the 12-state region, including Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri. In 2023, Veridian was included in Money’s Midwest ranking for offering the Best Rates, specifically noting its Premium Plus Checking.
Multicultural Development Center of Iowa
Iowa Community Capital supports the Multicultural Development Center
Muna Yugusuk
"I was able to gain financial stability through growing my love for baking into an event catering business."

CDFI Branches in the State

Ascentra Credit Union
Ascentra Credit Union
Ascentra Credit Union
Ascentra Credit Union
Ascentra Credit Union
Ascentra Credit Union
Ascentra Credit Union
Ascentra Credit Union
Casebine Community Credit Union
Community 1st Credit Union
Community 1st Credit Union
Community 1st Credit Union
Community 1st Credit Union
Community 1st Credit Union
Community 1st Credit Union
Community 1st Credit Union
Community 1st Credit Union
Community 1st Credit Union
Community 1st Credit Union
Community 1st Credit Union
Community 1st Credit Union
Community 1st Credit Union
Community 1st Credit Union
Community 1st Credit Union
Community 1st Credit Union
Community 1st Credit Union
Community 1st Credit Union
Community 1st Credit Union
Community 1st Credit Union
Community 1st Credit Union
Dupaco Community Credit Union
Dupaco Community Credit Union
Dupaco Community Credit Union
Dupaco Community Credit Union
Dupaco Community Credit Union
Dupaco Community Credit Union