Bankers

Equity1821’s Loan Committee consists of individuals in the Indianapolis community that have expertise in lending, management, financial accounting, and business.

Partnering Banks

Overview

Our approach and offerings will address root causes and disparities in the small business ecosystem. We will also create products and services based on real needs expressed by the Black community. Black businesses are optimistic about their prospect but need access to capital.

Benefits

Expectations and Next Steps

Is a legal entity at the time of Certification application

Has a primary mission of promoting community development

Is a financing entity

Primarily serves one or more target markets

Provides development services in conjunction with its financing activities

Maintains accountability to its defined target market

Is a non-government entity and not under the control of any government entity

Real Data

Our approach and offerings will address root causes and disparities in the small business ecosystem. 

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Equity Pays Black-led CDFI

How to Engage

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Our approach and offerings will address root causes and disparities in the small business ecosystem. We will also create products and services based on real needs expressed by the Black community. Black businesses are optimistic about their prospect but need access to capital.

How to Engage

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Equity1821’s Loan Committee consists of individuals in the Indianapolis community that have expertise in lending, management, financial accounting, and business.

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