Colorado has 20 federally certified Community Development Financial Institutions — 12 loan funds, 4 credit unions, 2 bank holding companys, 2 bank or thrifts. 3 are certified Native CDFIs serving Native American communities.
Most lenders are concentrated in Denver (7), Alamosa (2), Littleton (1).
Ranked by total assets (NCUA / FDIC data).
First Southwest Bank
Alamosa, CO · Bank or Thrift
Native American Bank, N.A.
Denver, CO · Bank or Thrift
NuVista Federal Credit Union
Montrose, CO · Credit Union
Arapahoe Credit Union
Littleton, CO · Credit Union
Community Choice Credit Union
Commerce City, CO · Credit Union
Lenders certified specifically to serve Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities.
There are 20 Treasury-certified CDFIs headquartered in Colorado, including 12 loan funds, 4 credit unions, 2 bank holding companys, 2 bank or thrifts.
By total assets, the largest CDFI in Colorado is First Southwest Bank ($663.5M in assets).
Yes — Colorado is home to 3 certified Native CDFIs serving Native American, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian communities.
Eligibility varies by lender, but CDFIs generally serve low- and moderate-income borrowers, small businesses, and underserved communities. Open a lender's page below to see its specific eligibility criteria, loan products, and how to apply.
Arapahoe Credit Union
Littleton, 80122--800
B:Side Fund
Denver, 80216
Colorado Enterprise Fund, Inc.
Denver, 80203--116
Colorado Housing Enterprises, LLC
Westminster, 80030--170
Columbine Federal Credit Union
Centennial, 80122
Community Choice Credit Union
Commerce City, 80022--210
Community Enterprise Development Services
Aurora, 80010
First SouthWest Bancorporation, Inc.
Alamosa, 81101--254
First Southwest Bank
Alamosa, 81101--254
Greenline Community Development Fund, LLC
Denver, 80202--186
HomesFund (La Plata Homes Fund, Inc.)
Durango, 81302--217
Impact Development Fund
Loveland, 80537--487
Mercy Community Capital
DENVER, 80202--492
Native American Bancorporation, Co.
Denver, 80203--391
Native American Bank, N.A.
Denver, 80203--391
NuVista Federal Credit Union
Montrose, 81401--569
Oweesta Corporation
Longmont, 80501--110
Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute
Denver, 80204--813
Southern Colorado Community Lending LLC
Pueblo, 81004
Triple Bottom Line Foundation
Lakewood, 80214