CEDF has numerous loan products to assist small business owners
who have problems obtaining traditional financing, CEDF provides
loans with flexible terms to ensure business success.
Access to Business Expertise
CEDF provides ongoing business support after the loan is closed.
CEDF's professional staff assists each borrower to reach the
goals of the business plan and to address issues that might get
in the way of success.
A Comprehensive Community Development Approach
In addition to working with small businesses, CEDF provides
technical assistance and grants to community-based organizations
working to improve their neighborhoods. Small businesses cannot
operate in a vacuum but need safe and attractive places to
operate. CEDF provides grants for community-based economic
development projects that stabilize and enhance neighborhoods.
