Maine has 10 federally certified Community Development Financial Institutions — 6 loan funds, 4 credit unions. 1 is certified Native CDFI serving Native American communities.
Most lenders are concentrated in Brunswick (2), Orono (2), Fort Ken (1).
Ranked by total assets (NCUA / FDIC data).
Lenders certified specifically to serve Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities.
There are 10 Treasury-certified CDFIs headquartered in Maine, including 6 loan funds, 4 credit unions.
By total assets, the largest CDFI in Maine is University Credit Union ($526.6M in assets).
Yes — Maine is home to 1 certified Native CDFI 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.
Acadia Federal Credit Union
Fort Ken, 04743
Coastal Enterprises, Inc.
Brunswick, 04011--151
Community Credit Union
Lewiston, 04240
Eastern Maine Development Corporation
Bangor, 04401--510
Four Directions Development Corporation
Orono, 04473--361
Genesis Fund, Inc.
Brunswick, 04011--191
Katahdin Federal Credit Union
Millinocket, 04462--219
Northern Maine Development Commission
Caribou, 04736--410
Southern Maine Finance Agency
Biddeford, 04005--945
University Credit Union
Orono, 04473