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Also known as: Community Development Financial Institutions

Published on 2024-10-01 | Last edited on 2026-11-03

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CDFIs are mission-driven financial institutions that provide credit and financial services to people and communities underserved by mainstream banks and lenders. Some are regulated banks and credit unions, and many are non-regulated loan funds and venture capital funds.

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