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CDFI Lenders in North Carolina

North Carolina has 26 federally certified Community Development Financial Institutions14 loan funds, 11 credit unions, 1 bank or thrift. 1 is certified Native CDFI serving Native American communities.

Most lenders are concentrated in Durham (6), Raleigh (5), Charlotte (4).

Largest CDFIs in North Carolina

Ranked by total assets (NCUA / FDIC data).

  1. 1.

    Coastal Federal Credit Union

    Raleigh, NC · Credit Union

    $6.03B
  2. 2.

    Truliant Federal Credit Union

    Winston Salem, NC · Credit Union

    $5.40B
  3. 3.

    Local Government Federal Credit Union

    Raleigh, NC · Credit Union

    $3.33B
  4. 4.

    Self-Help Federal Credit Union

    Durham, NC · Credit Union

    $2.39B
  5. 5.

    Self-Help Credit Union

    Durham, NC · Credit Union

    $2.16B

Native CDFIs in North Carolina

Lenders certified specifically to serve Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities.

Frequently asked questions about CDFIs in North Carolina

How many CDFIs are in North Carolina?

There are 26 Treasury-certified CDFIs headquartered in North Carolina, including 14 loan funds, 11 credit unions, 1 bank or thrift.

What's the largest CDFI in North Carolina?

By total assets, the largest CDFI in North Carolina is Coastal Federal Credit Union ($6.03B in assets).

Are there Native CDFIs in North Carolina?

Yes — North Carolina is home to 1 certified Native CDFI serving Native American, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian communities.

How do I qualify for a CDFI loan in North Carolina?

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.

All 26 CDFIs in North Carolina

Credit Union

Bragg Mutual FCU

Fayetteville, 28304--381

Has website
Loan Fund

Business Expansion Funding Corporation

Charlotte, 28210

Has website
Loan Fund

CAHEC Capital Inc

Raleigh, 27615--330

Has website
Loan Fund

Cares Project, Inc., The

Winston Salem, 27103

Has website
Loan Fund

Carolina Small Business Development Fund (The Support Center)

Raleigh, 27604--103

Has website
Credit Union

Coastal Federal Credit Union

Raleigh, 27609

Has website
Loan Fund

DreamKey Partners Mortgage, Inc.

Charlotte, 28217--192

Has website
Loan Fund

Great Rivers Community Trust, DBA Scale Link

Zebulon, 27597

Has website
Credit Union

Greater Kinston Credit Union

Kinston, 28501--394

Has website
Loan Fund

Institute Capital, Inc.

Durham, 27701

Has website
Credit Union

Latino Community Credit Union

Durham, 27709--096

Has website
Credit Union

Local Government Federal Credit Union

Raleigh, 27603--136

Has website
Credit Union

Marine Federal Credit Union (INC)

Jacksonville, 28546--674

Has website
Bank or Thrift

Mechanics and Farmers Bank

Durham, 27707--280

Has website
Loan Fund

Mountain BizCapital, Inc. d/b/a Mountain BizWorks

Asheville, 28801--279

Has website
Loan Fund

Mountain Housing Opportunities Loan Fund

Asheville, 28801--332

Has website
Credit Union

Nova Credit Union

Charlotte, 28208

Has website
Loan Fund

Piedmont Business Capital

Greensboro, 27406--220

Has website
Credit Union

Self-Help Credit Union

Durham, 27702--361

Has website
Credit Union

Self-Help Federal Credit Union

Durham, 27702--361

Has website
Loan Fund

Self-Help Ventures Fund

Durham, 27702--361

Has website
Loan FundNative CDFI

Sequoyah Fund Inc., The

Cherokee, 28719--120

Has website
Credit Union

Shuford Federal Credit Union

Hickory, 28601

Has website
Loan Fund

Thread Capital

Raleigh, 27610--291

Has website
Credit Union

Truliant Federal Credit Union

Winston Salem, 27103--577

Has website
Loan Fund

UP Community Fund, LLC

Charlotte, 28208

Has website