Our difference is right in the name: Community Development Financial Institutions, and our work supports the continued development of our communities. Whether that is financing new and affordable housing, supporting startup businesses, or helping a family secure funding for a down payment on a home, CDFIs fill the gap left by traditional lenders.

We are also partners—CDFIs provide access to capital, resources, and networks needed to take those we fund to a place of stability as they grow. We are invested in the community we work in and don’t let appraisals or red tape get in the way of building something great in Michigan neighborhoods.