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Local Enterprise Assistance Fund, Inc.

386 Western Ave., Boston, MA 02135

Local Enterprise Assistance Fund (LEAF) is a Boston-based CDFI providing flexible lending and technical assistance to small businesses and nonprofits in underserved communities. LEAF focuses on supporting entrepreneurs who face barriers to accessing conventional financing. The organization offers loan products designed to foster economic development in low-income communities.

Loan products

small business loansnonprofit loansmicroloans

Who qualifies

Eligible applicants include small businesses and nonprofits in underserved communities, particularly those that cannot access conventional financing.

Focus areas

Small business focusNonprofit focusBusiness advisingMicroloans

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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