Funded!

A Clearinghouse CDFI Podcast

We’re here to give you a glimpse into the community development work Clearinghouse is doing around the country. Listeners can expect to tune into conversations discussing what a CDFI is, how getting funded by a CDFI works, community impact stories and how we are all working towards building better communities.

Funded!

A Clearinghouse CDFI Podcast

We’re here to give you a glimpse into the community development work Clearinghouse is doing around the country. Listeners can expect to tune into conversations discussing what a CDFI is, how getting funded by a CDFI works, community impact stories and how we are all working towards building better communities.

Guest Spotlight

Newest Episode

CDFI 101 with Keoni Gray

In episode seven, Katelyn is joined by Business Development Officer, Keoni Gray. Follow along while the pair are discussing the differences between CDFIs and traditional banks, general vocabulary and a summary of the entire loan process. This episode serves as a great way to understand how borrowing with Clearinghouse CDFI works and find out the answers to some of the most commonly asked questions.

In episode seven, Katelyn is joined by Business Development Officer, Keoni Gray. Follow along while the pair are discussing the differences between CDFIs and traditional banks, general vocabulary and a summary of the entire loan process. This episode serves as a great way to understand how borrowing with Clearinghouse CDFI works and find out the answers to some of the most commonly asked questions.

Episodes

Ep. 7

CDFI 101 with Keoni Gray

Ep. 7

CDFI 101 with Keoni Gray

In episode seven, Katelyn is joined by Business Development Officer, Keoni Gray. Follow along while the pair are discussing the differences between CDFIs and traditional banks, general vocabulary and a summary of the entire loan process. This episode serves as a great way to understand how borrowing with Clearinghouse CDFI works and find out the answers to some of the most commonly asked questions.

November 16, 2023

EP. 6

Unveiling Our Impact with Mai Ha

EP. 6

Unveiling Our Impact with Mai Ha

In episode six, Mai Ha, Director of Clearinghouse CDFI's Impact Department, discusses the different impact metrics we track, elaborates on the history of our Impact Department , as well as some of the challenges her team faces.

October 13, 2023

EP. 5

Empowering Progress in New Mexico: Clearinghouse CDFI’s Transformative Impact with Lawrence Chavez

EP. 5

Empowering Progress in New Mexico: Clearinghouse CDFI’s Transformative Impact with Lawrence Chavez

In episode five of Funded!, Katelyn sits down with Lawrence Chavez, Clearinghouse CDFI’s resident New Mexico Specialist. Lawrence sheds light on how Clearinghouse CDFI addresses the unmet credit needs in New Mexico, touches on the rich culture of community and what its like being in a state on the precipice of transformational change. To read more about the projects mentioned in this episode and to view the Mini El Vado Documentary, visit our BLOG POST!

September 13, 2023

Ep. 4

Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders with Susan Montoya and Omar Sosa

Ep. 4

Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders with Susan Montoya and Omar Sosa

In episode four of Funded!, Katelyn is joined by Susan Montoya and Omar Sosa, to give an overview on Clearinghouse CDFI's B BOLD(ER) Internship Program and Volunteering Initiatives. Katelyn and the guests cover topics like the importance of the program, Omar's experience and advice as well as some of the volunteering initiatives CCDFI challenges it's employees to participate in.

August 15, 2023

EP. 3

Addressing Arizona with Lisa Van Ella

EP. 3

Addressing Arizona with Lisa Van Ella

In this episode of Funded!, Katelyn is sitting down with Clearinghouse CDFI's resident Arizona expert, Lisa Van Ella. Katelyn and Lisa talk through some of the challenges that Arizona borrowers are facing, some of the government programs available, and how Clearinghouse CDFI is working towards promoting economic growth and revitalizing communities in Arizona. If you'd like to talk to Lisa about your Arizona specific project, you can reach out to her by emailing lisav@ccdfi.com or calling her directly at (928) 715-8438.

July 13, 2023

EP. 2

Fostering Development with Brittney Fairweather

EP. 2

Fostering Development with Brittney Fairweather

In episode two of Funded!, Katelyn is joined by Real Estate Professional, Brittney Fairweather, to give an overview on capital lending, giving an explanation of their role, and their primary focus. Katelyn and Brittney cover topics like defining leverage and how capital lenders and CDFI's can collaborate in developing underserved communities, and their distinct approaches to lending.

June 5th, 2023