What We Do

We connect you to the capital you need:

Borrowers

It all starts with an idea. Want to start a business? Purchase your first home? Does your church or nonprofit wants to redevelop a space in your community? Whatever it is, you need financing in order to make your idea a reality.

Need Financing?

Lenders

Traditional financial institutions often struggle to provide the flexible, creative financing that low income communities need. We help their clients find the financing they need through CDFIs while building a strong financial ecosystem.

Referral Network

CDFIs

For over 40 years, CDFI lenders have been driving economic growth across the U.S., but many smaller cities remain underserved. CDFIs are eager to expand their impact and we are here to help them gain market knowledge and local connections.

General Inquiries

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CDFI Friendly works to increase the flow of capital
in our region in support of affordable housing, small business and nonprofits benefiting the community’s residents.