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African Development Center

1931 South 5th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55454--125

African Development Center (ADC) is a Minneapolis, Minnesota-based CDFI loan fund that champions African immigrants and refugees by helping them overcome barriers to financial security and success. ADC offers microlending to entrepreneurs, business development services, home ownership assistance, and credit improvement programs. Their multilingual staff, drawn from various African nations, serves the African community across multiple Minnesota locations.

Loan products

MicroloanSmall Business LoanHome LoanCredit Builder

Who qualifies

African immigrants and refugees in Minnesota, particularly those facing barriers to mainstream financial services; also serves clients in Rochester, Willmar, and St. Cloud.

Focus areas

Small business focusImmigrant / refugee focusMultilingualMicroloansCredit builder

Federally Certified CDFI

This institution is certified by the U.S. Department of the Treasury as a Community Development Financial Institution, meaning it is dedicated to providing fair financial services to underserved communities.

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