Business Advising

Providing free knowledgeable and accessible small business advisors to loan applicants and current borrowers pre- and post-loans. Our proven team of experts provides support on everything from credit repair to financial reporting to business strategy. Learn more at CDC Small Business Finance.

Capacity Building

Serving as a trusted partner to entrepreneurs, real estate developers of color, and other changemakers through a variety of programs such as our Equitable Development Initiative, Co-op Innovation Award, and Nourish DC Collaborative. These programs are built with community members to deliver education and training, access to professional networks and mentors, and pathways to grant capital and other financing. Learn more at Capital Impact Partners.

Community Development & Facility Lending

Flexible and affordable loans starting at $1 million to community pillars including health centers, education facilities, food retailers, affordable housing, and cooperatives. We pair these offerings with flexible options for emerging developers of color. Learn more at Capital Impact Partners.

Community-Focused Investment Bank Services

A registered broker-dealer and FINRA member, Momentus Securities offers a range of services across markets and investment banking. This investment bank with a social purpose drives institutional capital to small businesses and nonprofits and positions “social impact” as a fully investable asset class for institutional investors. Learn more at Momentus Securities.

Community Lender Software Portal

Our proprietary loan processing and portfolio management tool, Ventures+, provides a low-cost way for small business and community lenders to offer services throughout the entire lifecycle. We help local lenders scale impact in their communities by providing access to high-level services they would otherwise be unlikely to manage independently. Learn more at Ventures Lending Technologies.

Commercial Real Estate Lending

SBA 504 commercial real estate loan with fixed-rate financing for projects ranging from $250K to $40 million. We also offer commercial real estate loans with flexible terms, including no minimum credit score for business owners who do not qualify for SBA financing. Learn more at CDC Small Business Finance.

Impact Investing

Investing in growth-stage enterprises and small businesses with a community focus through a diverse set of investment instruments including non-dilutive preferred equity, mezzanine debt, and profit-sharing agreements. Learn more at Capital Impact Partners.

Small Business Lending

Small business loans ranging from $10K* to $350K (*market dependent) with flexible credit standards to start or expand a business, purchase a business, improve business cash flow, purchase equipment or inventory, debt refinance, and more. Learn more at CDC Small Business Finance.