Focus Area: Underserved Founders
Maryland Capital Enterprises
Since 2000, Maryland Capital Enterprises, Inc., a 501(c)(3) private nonprofit organization, has worked to build communities by supporting local small businesses in Maryland. MCE empowers businesses to grow, create jobs, and generate wealth on Maryland’s Eastern Shore and across the state.
Community Economic Development Fund
We provide loans to Connecticut small business owners, primarily in low-to-moderate income communities, who are not able to obtain traditional bank financing.
Community Enterprise Investments
Our lending programs are designed to be accessible to startups and business owners who are unable to access traditional financing. Whether you’re starting a business, need working capital, seek to purchase equipment, or desire to expand your business by purchasing commercial real estate, CEII has a financing program that just may be a perfect fit.
Community First Fund (formerly Finanta)
Community First Fund provides a variety of loans to individuals, businesses and community based organizations. These loans help to start and grow businesses, assist in creating affordable housing, give business owners an opportunity to purchase their business property, and help community nonprofit agencies deliver vital services.
FORGE, Inc.
The mission of FORGE is to promote community development and economic sustainability by linking investors with borrowers, urban and rural communities, consumers with producers, and low-income groups with basic affordable credit.
Regional Business Assistance Corporation
RBAC’s mission is to foster economic development and entrepreneurship by providing loan capital through SBA financing and business mentoring
Reinvestment Fund, Inc.
Reinvestment Fund is a national mission-driven financial institution that creates opportunity for underserved people and places through partnerships. We marshal the capital, analytics, and expertise necessary to build strong, healthy, and more equitable communities.
Lendistry
Lendistry is dedicated to providing economic opportunities and progressive growth for underserved urban and rural small business borrowers and their communities.
Piedmont Business Capital
Piedmont Business Capital and our partners are offering a variety of lending programs for small businesses across Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, and rural piedmont North Carolina.
River City Capital Investment Corporation
Our number one loan product to boost Memphis businesses. This low-interest, flexible loan can support your business growth with working capital, funds for the purchase of real estate or equipment, and capital for start-up business expenses.
