Kentucky has 13 federally certified Community Development Financial Institutions — 11 loan funds, 2 credit unions.
Most lenders are concentrated in Louisville (3), Berea (2), London (2).
Ranked by total assets (NCUA / FDIC data).
There are 13 Treasury-certified CDFIs headquartered in Kentucky, including 11 loan funds, 2 credit unions.
By total assets, the largest CDFI in Kentucky is Park Community Credit Union ($1.42B in assets).
No CDFIs headquartered in Kentucky 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.
Catalytic Development Funding Corp. of Northern Kentucky
COVINGTON, 41011--160
Community Ventures Corporation, Inc.
Lexington, 40505--316
Federation of Appalachian Housing Enterprises, Inc.
Berea, 40403--090
Frontier Housing, Inc.
Morehead, 40351--913
Human/Economic Appalachian Development Corporation
London, 40743
Kentucky Habitat for Humanity
Louisville, 40207--239
Kentucky Highlands Investment Corporation
London, 40743--173
Louisville Housing Opportunities and Micro-Enterprise Community Development Loan Fund, Inc., The
LOUISVILLE, 40215
Mountain Association for Community Economic Development, Inc.
Berea, 40403--151
Park Community Credit Union
Louisville, 40299--246
Redbud Financial Alternatives, Inc.
Hazard, 41702
Service One Credit Union, Inc.
Bowling Green, 42104
SOUTHEAST KENTUCKY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION INC
SOMERSET, 42501--290