It’s about partnerships

CEF works with 12 cities / counties to create economic opportunities


Community Loan Funds offer business loans to those that do not qualify for traditional funding

 

CEF began partnering with local municipalities in 2009. CEF has leveraged the original investments from our city/county partners 8x by lending $48M+ in those communities.

Discover affordable and flexible loan options and terms available for your business

Adams County

City of Arvada/Arvada Economic Development

City of Boulder

City of Brighton/Brighton Economic Development

City of Centennial

Commerce City

City of Longmont

City of Loveland

El Paso County

Lakewood Reinvestment Authority/Lakewood Economic Development

Town of Parker

Weld County

Don’t see your city or county? CEF offers others types of loan solutions from traditional microloans to large owner-occupied commercial real estate loan.

Want to increase economic development in your city or county?

 

Unlock these benefits by partnering with CEF:

  • CEF provides matching dollars which have the potential to double the size of available capital to invest in your community.
  • Build small businesses, create economic development, and retain or create jobs.
  • Establish a revolving loan fund designed to sustain for years to come.
  • Revolving funds have the potential to deliver 8X multiplier over a ten-year period.
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