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Ascendus Inc.

25 Broadway, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10004

Ascendus Inc. (formerly Accion East) is a New York-based CDFI loan fund that provides small business loans to underserved entrepreneurs across the eastern United States. Their mission is to help small business owners grow their businesses as a path to improving their lives and contributing to their communities. Ascendus works closely with borrowers to understand their objectives and provides patient capital to businesses that may not qualify for traditional bank loans.

Loan products

Small Business LoanMicroloan

Who qualifies

Small business owners, particularly those in underserved communities or those who have been turned down by traditional lenders. Serves entrepreneurs across the eastern United States.

Focus areas

Small business focusMicroloansMultilingual

Federally Certified CDFI

This institution is certified by the U.S. Department of the Treasury as a Community Development Financial Institution, meaning it is dedicated to providing fair financial services to underserved communities.

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