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Community Reinvestment Fund, USA

We work in partnership to expand economic opportunity for small businesses and communities by reimagining the way capital and resources flow.

Websitehttps://crfusa.com
Address801 Nicollet Mall, Suite 1700 West, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
Phone(800) 475-3050
Emailhumanresources@CRFUSA.com
Service areaChicago
ServesSmall businesses / entrepreneurs

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CRF Lending

Loan Providers

CRF's lending arm provides financing products that directly increase the flow of capital to under-resourced small businesses.

Leverage our lending products to increase the flow of capital to small businesses.

CRF Loan Servicing

Loan Providers

CRF directly services small business loans, including commercial real estate and equipment loans, on behalf of lending partners.

CRF provides servicing for small businesses loans, including commercial real estate, equipment and more.

CRF Bond Guarantee Program

Government FundingLoan Providers

CRF helps community lenders access the U.S. Treasury's CDFI Bond Guarantee Program, a source of fixed-rate, long-term, low-cost capital for community revitalization projects, as a qualified bond issuer.

The U.S. Treasury's CDFI Bond Guarantee Program gives eligible CDFIs access to fixed-rate, long-term and low-cost capital.

SOAR Fund (Southern Opportunity and Resiliency Fund)

Disaster Loans and GrantsLoan Providers

CRF launched and ran the SOAR Fund, providing affordable financing and free business support to small businesses and nonprofits across the southern and southeastern U.S. to help them recover from COVID-19.

the Southern Opportunity and Resiliency (SOAR) Fund provided affordable financing and free business support to services to eligible small businesses and nonprofits across the southern and southeastern United States

CRF Loan Participation

Loan Providers

CRF partners with CDFIs to purchase participation shares in small business loans ranging from $100,000 to $1 million, sharing risk and generating servicing fees for the originating lender.

CRF Loan Participation is designed for CDFIs looking to expand their impact by making more small business loans

CRF Loan to Lender

Loan Providers

CRF provides flexible liquidity (up to $5 million) directly to CDFIs so they can keep originating small business loans while retaining full control of servicing.

CRF’s Loan to Lender program is designed for CDFIs that need liquidity to continue originating loans when balance sheet capacity is constrained.

CRF Bank Referral Program

Loan Providers

CRF operates a referral portal allowing banks to refer small business customers who need financing beyond what the bank offers, while the bank keeps the relationship.

You’ll maintain the banking relationship while the small business gains access to the flexible financing and advisory support services provided by CRF

CRF Small Business SBA Referral Program

Loan Providers

CRF runs a referral partner network for coaches, educators, and other small business advisors to connect clients with CRF financing in exchange for a referral fee.

Join our network of referral partners and earn a fee when small businesses you work with receive a loan from CRF.

New Markets Tax Credit Program

Tax Credit Providers

CRF directs federal New Markets Tax Credit allocation authority to manufacturing and industrial businesses that create or retain quality jobs in low-income communities.

CRF provides access to flexible (gap) financing through the Federal New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) Program.

CRF SBA 7(a) – Small Business Loans

Loan Providers

CRF originates SBA 7(a) term loans between $50,000 and $5,000,000 nationally for commercial real estate, business acquisition, equipment, debt refinance, and working capital.

Working in tandem with community partners, the CRF team combines exceptional customer service with the traditional benefits offered by the SBA 7(a) program

MyPace Capital

Loan Providers

A flexible working-capital loan product ($100,500-$500,000, 5-year fixed rate) with principal paydowns tied to monthly revenue and included business advisory support.

MyPace Capital provides small businesses flexible financing up to $500k for working capital to navigate revenue fluctuations, seasonality and to support growth.

Loan Origination

Loan Providers

CRF's underwriting professionals work with community lenders to administer small business loan programs and products.

Community lenders can work with the seasoned small business underwriting professionals at CRF to administer small business loan programs and products.