
Partners is a national intermediary that channels investor capital into high-impact projects, such as affordable housing, community facilities, and mission-driven enterprises, across the United States and overseas. Our collaborative lending model multiplies every dollar, giving investors measurable impact and low-risk reach.
Impact at a Glance
in assets under management
in loans closed since inception

Financing delivered in 43 states and 36 international locations including 18 New Markets Tax Credit projects
National network of 67 lending partners amplifying local expertise
AAA + 2 Aeris rating for financial strength and social performance
How We Drive CDFI Impact
Partners is the nation’s first Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) loan participation network. We are dedicated to collaborative problem solving by structuring deals that let CDFIs share risk, manage concentration limits, and extend their reach. By co-funding larger transactions, we turn a single lender’s balance-sheet capacity into comprehensive capital solutions. Our approach maximizes impact through collective action.
What “Community Development” Means Here
Community development finance focuses on projects that create real benefits for real people. We expand affordable housing, create jobs, and strengthen local services in low-income communities. Certified CDFIs are mission-driven lenders recognized by the U.S. Treasury’s CDFI Fund as institutions that demonstrate a commitment to communities and financial inclusion. We advance this mission by pairing disciplined underwriting with strategic partnerships to help move capital where it provides the greatest benefit.

Loan Type: Affordable For-Sale Housing Construction Total Development Cost: $35,150,000 Times leveraged: 32.2x Loan at a Glance: Partners, along with...
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Loan Type: Acquisition/Construction - Charter School Total Development Cost: $3,089,471 Times leveraged: 3.09x Loan at a Glance: Partners provided $1...
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Why Investors Choose Partners
Community development finance focuses on projects that create real benefits for real people. We expand affordable housing, create jobs, and strengthen local services in low-income communities. Certified CDFIs are mission-driven lenders recognized by the U.S. Treasury’s CDFI Fund as institutions that demonstrate a commitment to communities and financial inclusion. We advance this mission by pairing disciplined underwriting with strategic partnerships to help move capital where it provides the greatest benefit.

- Mission Alignment: Our capital supports projects that empower people and communities while preserving principal.

- Scale with Safeguards: Our participation and syndicated loan structures balance risk and return.

- Independent Validation – Our top-tier Aeris rating confirms both financial rigor and mission performance.

- Transparent Reporting – Our detailed metrics and story-based updates keep impact tangible.