Wisconsin has 20 federally certified Community Development Financial Institutions — 13 loan funds, 4 credit unions, 2 bank or thrifts, 1 bank holding company. 6 are certified Native CDFIs serving Native American communities.
Most lenders are concentrated in Milwaukee (7), Green Bay (2), Madison (2).
Ranked by total assets (NCUA / FDIC data).
Lenders certified specifically to serve Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities.
Bay Bancorporation
Green Bay, WI
Bay Bank
Green Bay, WI
First American Capital Corporation, Inc.
Hale Corners, WI
First Nations Community Financial
Black River Falls, WI
Wisconsin Native Loan Fund, Inc.
Lac du Flambeau, WI
Woodland Financial Partners Inc
Keshena, WI
These CDFIs offer grant programs in addition to loans.
There are 20 Treasury-certified CDFIs headquartered in Wisconsin, including 13 loan funds, 4 credit unions, 2 bank or thrifts, 1 bank holding company.
By total assets, the largest CDFI in Wisconsin is Royal Credit Union ($5.83B in assets).
Yes — Wisconsin is home to 6 certified Native CDFIs 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.
Bay Bancorporation
Green Bay, 54307--126
Bay Bank
Green Bay, 54307--126
Brewery Credit Union
MILWAUKEE, 53212--409
Columbia Savings and Loan Association
Milwaukee, 53205
Community Assets for People
Stevens Point, 54481
CoVantage Credit Union
ANTIGO, 54409--010
First American Capital Corporation, Inc.
Hale Corners, 53130--203
First Nations Community Financial
Black River Falls, 54615--880
Forward Community Investments, Inc.
Madison, 53713
Habitat for Humanity International, Inc. d/b/a Habitat for Humanity of Dane County
Madison, 53719
Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce
Milwaukee, 53225
Impact Seven, Incorporated
Rice Lake, 54868--752
Legacy Redevelopment Corporation
Milwaukee, 53205--124
Milwaukee Economic Development Corporation
Milwaukee, 53202--361
Northwest Side Community Development Corporation
Milwaukee, 53216--182
Prime Financial Credit Union
Cudahy, 53110--265
Royal Credit Union
Eau Claire, 54703--631
Wisconsin Native Loan Fund, Inc.
Lac du Flambeau, 54538--058
Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation
Milwaukee, 53212--391
Woodland Financial Partners Inc
Keshena, 54135--999