Impact Stories

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Stories That Show the Power of Community Impact

Behind every loan is a borrower creating change—from building affordable housing to expanding local businesses. These stories highlight the ways mission-driven financing strengthens neighborhoods and economies.

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

Cambria Rock Hill Hotel – Rock Hill, SC

Clearinghouse CDFI provided $13 million in Rock Hill hotel financing to support local economic growth and job creation.

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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

Embassy Hotel – San Francisco, CA

Clearinghouse CDFI provided $6.1 million to finance the acquisition of a historic San Francisco hotel that will be transformed into 84 units of affordable housing.

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OPPORTUNITY ZONES

34 E Jackson | Phoenix, AZ

Overview Clearinghouse CDFI acquired a vacant commercial building in downtown Phoenix, where exponential development growth and many new high rises are projected over the next five years. CCDFI envisions revitalizing this 38,000-sq. ft.-building—which once housed the historic Phoenix Merchandise Mart—into a mixed-use facility offering space and workforce housing options, with the goal of adding an...

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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

Union City X-Ray Diagnostic Center - Union City, NJ

Clearinghouse CDFI provided $1.55 million to refinance debt for a Union City diagnostic provider that has served Hudson County for over 35 years.

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OPPORTUNITY ZONES

Nabi | Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA

Overview CCDFI’s first Opportunity Zone development to break ground and be completed, Nabi, is located in the Koreatown neighborhood of Los Angeles. It delivers 31 workforce housing units in one of LA’s most densely populated neighborhoods. Designed for millennials, it offers easy access to transit, job opportunities, and a vibrant nightlife. Once an empty lot,...

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OPPORTUNITY ZONES

Alamo - Henry Terrell Building | San Antonio, TX

Overview Just two blocks from the historic Alamo, the revitalized Henry Terrell building embodies Clearinghouse CDFI’s community values. Tenants include an education provider offering free nationwide certification through San Antonio’s ACE programs and a newly relocated firm specializing in AI, cybersecurity, and data analytics. Tenants will enjoy: convenient access to I-37, I-35, and 281; a...

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Brad Padden
Founder & CEO, Housing Diversity Corporation

At Housing Diversity Corporation, we’ve dedicated ourselves to creating workforce and affordable housing in high-opportunity urban neighborhoods—places where working families can live near jobs, transit, and amenities. Finding lending partners who genuinely share that mission is rare. Clearinghouse CDFI has been exactly that partner.We currently have three loans with Clearinghouse CDFI: 1806 23rd Ave in Seattle’s Central District, 510 Broadway in Capitol Hill, and Cityscape Broadway in First Hill. Across all three, the experience has been consistently excellent. Their team took the time to understand our projects, got on board quickly, and worked collaboratively to fi nd structures that made sense for both the deal and the community it serves. What sets Clearinghouse CDFI apart is their genuine commitment to impact. When we refi nanced 1806 23rd Ave, the fi nancing not only kept the property in good standing during a challenging interest rate environment, but also funded a seven-unit addition that is now complete and occupied. The structure they provided enabled us to restrict 50% of the units to residents earning below 50% of Area Median Income—exactly the kind of deep affordability our communities need. That’s not just fi nancing; that’s partnership in service of a shared mission.I’m proud to call the Clearinghouse CDFI team partners. They’re solutions-oriented, fl exible, and clearly care about the outcomes their lending creates. We look forward to continuing to grow the relationship.

Brad Padden
Founder & CEO, Housing Diversity Corporation

I am deeply grateful for their partnership and support, and I consider CCDFI a trusted and valuable partner in our growth.
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Dwanna Cooper
CEO & President of LifeRoots, Inc.

Working with CCDFI has been an exceptional experience. From the beginning, they took the time to truly listen and understand our organization—our position, our challenges, and what we were trying to accomplish. They believed in our mission and worked closely with us to gather the necessary information, guiding us step by step through the refinancing process. Throughout it all, they maintained consistent communication and ultimately structured a loan that genuinely fit our individual needs. I am deeply grateful for their partnership and support, and I consider CCDFI a trusted and valuable partner in our growth.

Dwanna Cooper
CEO & President of LifeRoots, Inc.

Clearinghouse CDFI was a vital partner in the successful refinance of Bella Vista Townhomes in Clovis, New Mexico.
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Holly Barela
Senior Vice President, YES Housing, Inc.

Clearinghouse CDFI was a vital partner in the successful refinance of Bella Vista Townhomes in Clovis, New Mexico. Their deep understanding of mission-driven housing finance, combined with flexibility and responsiveness, allowed us to stabilize the property and preserve long-term affordability for residents. We value Clearinghouse not only as a lender, but as a true partner committed to lasting community impact.

Holly Barela
Senior Vice President, YES Housing, Inc.

With CDFI’s support, SSG was able to convert a blighted, dilapidated site in downtown Los Angeles into a newly renovated, ADA compliant and beautiful 60-bed facility that provides critically needed housing
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Naomi Kageyama
Director of Risk Management & Special Projects, Special Service for Groups, Inc.

With CDFI’s support, SSG was able to convert a blighted, dilapidated site in downtown Los Angeles into a newly renovated, ADA compliant and beautiful 60-bed facility that provides critically needed housing for justice-involved individuals with behavioral health needs. SSG’s P180 Division specializes in comprehensive services for both male and female residents. This site serves as a beacon for those seeking their way back to independence and positive living.

Naomi Kageyama
Director of Risk Management & Special Projects, Special Service for Groups, Inc.

Partnering with CDFI has allowed us to transform our vision for hospitality into a reality that serves the whole community.
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Satish Patel
President, BMS Hotels

Partnering with CDFI has allowed us to transform our vision for hospitality into a reality that serves the whole community. Their financing has been instrumental in bridging the gap between high-quality housing and meaningful job creation. We are proud to work with a partner that values community impact as much as financial ROI.

Satish Patel
President, BMS Hotels