Bank Series: The Unknown Banking Solution for Under-Capitalized Small Business is CDFIs
E#46: Find Your Bank Series: CDFIs - Scott sits down with Leah Fremouw to unpack a part of the financial ecosystem most small business owners have never heard of: CDFIs, or Community Development Financial Institutions. Leah explains how CDFIs differ from traditional banks, why they exist, and how they’re designed to say “yes” in situations where banks often can’t. From small-dollar loans to layered financing structures, CDFIs focus on access to capital, especially for underserved and under-resourced businesses.
The conversation digs into how CDFIs actually manage risk, why their charge-off…
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