Convened by the Partnership for Strong Communities, the Connecticut Housing Finance and Development Roundtable creates a collaborative space to advance innovative financing solutions, strengthen policy coordination, and accelerate the production and preservation of housing across Connecticut.
The group is comprised of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) operating in Connecticut who provide flexible financing for housing development, homeownership opportunity, small business lending, energy efficiency retrogrades, and technical assistance. Through convening, these organizations identify shared opportunities for collaboration, learning, and elevation of their work.
Connecticut Housing Finance and Development Roundtable
Connecticut Housing Finance and Development Roundtable Member Organizations
What is a CDFI?
Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are flexible, mission based lenders that deploy capital into the places that need it most. Certified by the U.S Department of the Treasury, CDFIs must have a primary mission of providing community development and financial services to underserved communities. They are vital in financing the creation of affordable housing, small businesses, and energy efficiency upgrades by providing flexible, low-cost loans to projects traditional lenders and government might not be the best fit for.
CDFI’s fill funding gaps and leverage private capital and government subsidies to catalyze development. Focused on equity and sustainability, CDFIs support housing solutions for low-income families and vulnerable populations, driving economic development and strengthening communities.
See below to learn about how CDFIs work to create housing in Connecticut and to see success stories from members of the Connecticut Housing Finance and Development Roundtable.