Financing

Community-driven Financing

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NFF’s lending helps mission-driven organizations across the United States build community wealth and well-being. As a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) loan fund, we’ve invested $1.3 billion since 1980.

Loan Products and Programs

Standard Loan Products

Financing solutions for nonprofits and mission-driven organizations.

Term Loans

Short and long-term loans for real estate acquisition, equipment, and debt refinancing.

Access capital while waiting for revenue from government contracts, grant payments, capital campaigns, and other sources.

Manage day-to-day operating cash flow, scale up programs, and adapt to new revenue streams.

Finance costs for building or renovating affordable housing and community facilities.

Specialized and Regional Loan Programs

Targeted financing for specific sectors and geographies.

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New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC)

Equity-like financing for projects that increase community access to human services, healthcare, education, the arts, youth and workforce development, and more across the US. 

A range of loan products to support charter schools, including facility loans with flexible loan-to-value ratios and payment terms.

Acquisition and pre-development financing for nonprofits and mission-aligned developers building and preserving affordable housing and community facilities in the Garden State.

Unsecured enterprise working capital financing supporting LA developers building permanent supportive housing, a proven approach to reducing homelessness.

Pre-development loans to help faith-based organizations redevelop their real estate for greater community impact.

Low-cost loans to support energy efficient buildings in New York State.

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Explore Financing Solutions With NFF

Tell us about your organization and financing needs, and we’ll explore how NFF can help.

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