Maryland has 13 federally certified Community Development Financial Institutions — 9 loan funds, 2 credit unions, 1 bank or thrift, 1 bank holding company.
Most lenders are concentrated in Baltimore (7), Hanover (1), Columbia (1).
Ranked by total assets (NCUA / FDIC data).
There are 13 Treasury-certified CDFIs headquartered in Maryland, including 9 loan funds, 2 credit unions, 1 bank or thrift, 1 bank holding company.
By total assets, the largest CDFI in Maryland is Municipal Employees Credit Union of Baltimore, Incorporated d/b/a MECU ($1.25B in assets).
No CDFIs headquartered in Maryland 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.
Baltimore Community Lending, Inc.
Baltimore, 21201
Charter Schools Development Corporation
Hanover, 21076--231
Enterprise Community Loan Fund, Inc.
Columbia, 21044--349
Harbor Bank of Maryland
Baltimore, 21201--379
Harbor Bank of Maryland Community Development Corporation
Baltimore, 21201--370
HARBOR BANKSHARES CORPORATION
BALTIMORE, 21201--370
Maryland Capital Enterprises, Inc.
Salisbury, 21804--523
Municipal Employees Credit Union of Baltimore, Incorporated d/b/a MECU
Baltimore, 21202--329
Neighborhood Housing Services of Baltimore, Inc.
Baltimore, 21218--603
Neighborhood Impact Investment Fund, Inc.
Baltimore, 21211
NeighborWorks Capital
Silver Spring, 20910--560
Prince Georges Financial Services Corporation
Largo, 20774--546
SkyPoint Federal Credit Union
Germantown, 20874--471