Iowa Center Loan Fund CDFI

Certification: Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) certified by the US Treasury

Geographic Scope: Iowa

Mission: The mission of The Iowa Center Loan Fund CDFI is to further community development by providing access to capital to Iowans starting or expanding a business who do not have access to traditional forms of financial assistance.

Program Features

• Provides access to capital for business startup and expansion
• Targets Iowans who lack access to traditional financial assistance
• Offers responsible, affordable lending
• Provides education and technical assistance at every step of the loan process
• Offers credit counseling to improve credit histories
• Connects clients with necessary business services

Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Partnership

The Loan Fund partners with local and national financial institutions to meet the needs of small business owners and achieve the goals of the Community Reinvestment Act (enacted by Congress in 1977). Many clients are referred by local financial institutions.

Impact Investments

The Loan Fund has sophisticated infrastructure and policies to receive impact investments from banks, which generate small guaranteed returns to investors while delivering significant impact for small business growth and community/economic development.

Contact Information

• Phone: 515.283.0940
• Email: info@theiowacenter.org
• Address: 2210 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50312
• Website: theiowacenter.org