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Opportunity Finance Network (OFN)

CDFIAccepting Applications

OFN is the leading national network of CDFIs (Community Development Financial Institutions). Member CDFIs provide affordable lending to small businesses, nonprofits, and community facilities in low-income communities. Loans range from microloans under $50K to multi-million dollar community facility loans.

Investment Range

$5K – $5.0M

Location

Washington, DC

Geographic Focus

National

Business Plan Required

Yes

Industry Focus
Community DevelopmentSmall BusinessAffordable HousingHealthcareEducationFood SystemsChildcare
Preferred Business Stages
ideaseedearlygrowth
Eligibility Criteria
Business Plan Required
Revenue Required

Preferred Founder Background

minoritywomenlow income communityrural

Disqualifying Factors

  • Speculative real estate
  • Gambling
Must serve low-to-moderate income communities or underserved markets. CDFIs offer flexible underwriting and below-market rates. Find your local CDFI at ofn.org/find-a-cdfi.

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Contact

OFN Member Services

[email protected]

202-628-4881

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