Community Lending Spotlight Podcast

Join the conversation as we talk to the leaders behind CDFIs, development finance organizations, revolving loan funds, local non-profits, community partner groups, and more!

We aim to share the stories of people and organizations supporting small business development for underrepresented entrepreneurs in communities across the United States.

Blog

Urban Institute Quote: "The Gold Standard is a system that seamlessly connects the entire loan lifecycle"

Revolutionizing Small Business Lending Through Technology: Insights from the Urban Institute

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On Platform Underwriting Leads to Faster Origination and Happier Borrowers

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The Pitfalls of Outsourcing Loan Programs: A Cautionary Tale for Economic Development Authorities

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The Future of Digital Lending: Embracing a Seamless Borrower Experience

Presta Gives Campaign

Empowering Small Business Communities- A Giving Campaign by Presta

BCIC Quote: "we're diligently working on forming diverse collaborations to introduce a variety of loan programs that cater to our community's unique requirements"

BCIC- Supporting Community Through New Programs

Documents

Presta: A Lending Operating System for Your Entire Team

CCEDC Quote: "this passion comes from my belief in the good we're doing. I see the impact firsthand, not just in the work we do but also in the borrowers' lives"

CCEDC- There’s a Story Behind Every Small Business

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Easiest-to-Set-Up Lending Platform for CDFI’s

VCLF Quote: Vermont’s small business community is vast, cutting-edge, and inspiring. Learning from our applicants and borrowers helps inform us of the trends and future of Vermont’s economy.   

Vermont Community Loan Fund: Supporting the Small Business Economy

RNDC Quote: "This is what makes our organization so important. We have a staff and loan committee made up of people who are from these areas and understand what the needs of the communities are."

RNDC- Making a Difference in Rural Nevada since 1992

CCEDC Unveils Details of $20 Million Pennsylvania Catalyst Loan Fund for Small Businesses in Eastern Pennsylvania

CCEDC- Catalyst Fund Initiative

UMF Quote: Our mission is to empower underserved communitites throughout Utah by providing business training and microloans to entrepreneurs."

Utah Microloan Fund- Supporting Entrepreneurs in Underserved Communities

CCEDC's vision is to be the most successful, diverse, and engaging business and community development services provider in Pennsylvania

"People First". The Real Impact of Community Lending with CCEDC

BCIC Quote: We're diligently working on forming diverse collaborations to introduce a variety of loan programs that cater to our community's unique requirements

BCIC- How to Drive Social Impact Through Economic Development

Money

Presta- Quick & Easy Onboarding for Small Business Lenders

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Small Business Applications Continue to Grow

Urban Institute Quote: "The Gold Standard is a system that seamlessly connects the entire loan lifecycle"

Getting Started with CDFI Lending Software in under 3 weeks

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Have your partners & TA providers help applicants with their applications

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Presta Feature: Scoring Loan Applications with Rubrics

Contract

Presta Feature: Auto-Populating a Loan Contract

Workflow

Building a Tailor-Made Lending Workflow

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Presta Feature Highlight: E-Signature on Documents

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What is a CDFI and How Can it Help Your Community?

Money

Automate Lending Reporting & Financials for Your CDFI with Presta

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Bringing Your Loan Application Process Online: How to Get Started with Presta

Presta

What is Presta? A Lending Platform Tailor-Made for Small Business Lenders

Streamline Your Lending Process.

Get Started with Presta.

Streamline Your Lending Process.

Get Started with Presta.

Streamline Your Lending Process.

Get Started with Presta.

Streamline Your Lending Process.

Get Started with Presta.