Washington D.C. has 18 federally certified Community Development Financial Institutions — 14 loan funds, 2 bank or thrifts, 2 credit unions.
Most lenders are concentrated in Washington (18).
Ranked by total assets (NCUA / FDIC data).
There are 18 Treasury-certified CDFIs headquartered in Washington D.C., including 14 loan funds, 2 bank or thrifts, 2 credit unions.
By total assets, the largest CDFI in Washington D.C. is City First Bank, N.A. ($1.34B in assets).
No CDFIs headquartered in Washington D.C. currently hold Native CDFI certification, but Native borrowers may still qualify at other certified lenders in the state.
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.
Baba's Cooking School LLC dba EatsPlace
Washington, 20010--162
Building Hope Finance
Washington, 20006--261
CBA Fund
Washington, 20006
City First Bank, N.A.
Washington, 20009--391
City First Enterprises Inc
Washington, 20036
City First Homes Inc.
Washington, 20036
DC Federal Credit Union
Washington, 20003--350
Developing Affordable Starter Homes Fund, LLC
Washington, 20006
Housing Assistance Council
Washington, 20036
Industrial Bank
Washington, 20011--452
Institute for Community Economics
Washington, 20007--377
Latino Economic Development Corporation of Washington, D.C. DBA is: Latino Economic Development Center
Washington, 20009--471
Life Asset, Inc.
Washington, 20009--200
National Housing Trust Community Development Fund
Washington, 20036
NCRC Community Development Fund, Inc
Washington, 20005--602
O.A.S. Staff Federal Credit Union
Washington, 20006
Partners for the Common Good, Inc.
Washington, 20005--289
Washington Area Community Investment Fund
Washington, 20018--283