Loans & Services

CDFIs provide affordable capital, technical assistance, financial coaching, and safe banking services to help people and communities thrive. Every CDFI provides unique programs, so we invite you to scroll down and explore the options below.

Business LoansReal Estate Development LoansConsumer Loans
Green and Clean Energy LoansCoaching and AssistanceBanking Services

Business Loans

If you are a business or nonprofit seeking a small business, working capital, SBA, or similar loan, a CDFI may be able to help.

CDFI Examples:

Accion Opportunity Fund

Ascendus

BBIF Capital

Miami Bayside Foundation

InclusiFi

Ten North Community Fund

Urban League of Broward County (Central County CDC)

Partners for Self-Employment

Real Estate Development Loans

Several Florida CDFIs provide commercial real estate loans, developer assistance, NMTCs for affordable housing, community centers, and other projects.

CDFI Examples:

Florida Community Loan Fund

Self-Help Ventures Fund

LISC Jacksonville

Neighborhood Lending Partners

BBIF Capital

Enterprise Community Partners

Consumer Loans

If you’re seeking financing for homeownership, a vehicle loan, green loan, or credit builder loan, several Florida CDFIs have options for you.

CDFI Examples:

Self-Help Credit Union

Solar and Energy Loan Fund (SELF)

Dade County Federal Credit Union

JetStream Credit Union

Suncoast Credit Union

MPS Credit Union

Green & Clean Energy Loans

Multiple CDFIs offer consumer and commercial financing for electric vehicles, renewable energy, battery storage, solar, home energy efficiency, building decarbonization, and more.

CDFI Examples:

Solar and Energy Loan Fund (SELF)

Self-Help Credit Union (and Ventures Fund)

Coaching & Assistance

Many CDFIs offer one-on-one technical assistance, training, and workshops for small businesses — and some CDFIs provide one-on-one personal financial coaching.

CDFI Examples:

Miami Bayside Foundation (business cohort learning)

Urban League of Broward County (Central County CDC, small business technical assistance)

BBIF Capital (webinars for businesses)

Self-Help Credit Union (personal financial coaching)

Banking Services

CDFIs help families and organizations by providing responsible financial services — including savings, BankOn certified checking accounts, and more.

CDFI Examples:

Dade County Federal Credit Union

Self-Help Credit Union

JetStream Federal Credit Union

Suncoast Credit Union