CDFI Lenders in Arkansas
Arkansas has 47 federally certified Community Development Financial Institutions — 19 bank holding companys, 18 bank or thrifts, 5 loan funds, 5 credit unions.
Most lenders are concentrated in Little Rock (4), Monticello (4), Mcgehee (4).
Largest CDFIs in Arkansas
Ranked by total assets (NCUA / FDIC data).
Frequently asked questions about CDFIs in Arkansas
How many CDFIs are in Arkansas?
There are 47 Treasury-certified CDFIs headquartered in Arkansas, including 19 bank holding companys, 18 bank or thrifts, 5 loan funds, 5 credit unions.
What's the largest CDFI in Arkansas?
By total assets, the largest CDFI in Arkansas is Arkansas Federal Credit Union ($2.96B in assets).
Are there Native CDFIs in Arkansas?
No CDFIs headquartered in Arkansas currently hold Native CDFI certification, but Native borrowers may still qualify at other certified lenders in the state.
How do I qualify for a CDFI loan in Arkansas?
Eligibility varies by lender, but CDFIs generally serve low- and moderate-income borrowers, small businesses, and underserved communities. Open a lender's page below to see its specific eligibility criteria, loan products, and how to apply.
All 47 CDFIs in Arkansas
Anstaff Bank
Green Forest, 72638--364
Arkansas Capital Corporation
Little Rock, 72201--176
Arkansas Federal Credit Union
Jacksonville, 72076
Bank of Lake Village
Lake Village, 71653--072
Bradley Bancshares, Inc.
Warren, 71671
Carlson Bancshares, Inc.
West Memphis, 72301
Clarendon Holding Co.
Clarendon, 72029--270
Commercial Bank & Trust Company
Monticello, 71657--015
Communities Unlimited, Inc.
Fayetteville, 72703--288
Connect Bank
Star City, 71667
Diamond Lakes Federal Credit Union
Malvern, 72104--108
Drew Bancshares, Inc.
Monticello, 71657--015
Farmers Bancorp, Inc.
Blytheville, 72315--333
Farmers Bank and Trust Company
Blytheville, 72315--333
FBT Bancshares, Inc.
FORDYCE, 71742--220
FBT Bank & Mortgage (Fordyce Bank & Trust Company)
Fordyce, 71742--000
Fidelity Bank
West Memphis, 72301
First National Bancorp, Inc.
Green Forest, 72638--364
First National Bank of Commerce
WALNUT RIDGE, 72476--193
First National Capital Corporation
WALNUT RIDGE, 72476
First National Financial Corporation
McGehee, 71654--200
First NaturalState Bank
McGehee, 71654--200
First State Bank
Russellville, 72802--966
First State Banking Corp
Russellville, 72802
First Union Financial Corporation
Monticello, 71657--027
FNBC Bancorp, Inc.
Ash Flat, 72513--942
FNBC Bank
Ash Flat, 72513
FORGE, Inc.
Huntsville, 72740--113
Helena Bancshares, Inc.
Helena, 72342--028
McGehee Bank
McGehee, 71654--220
Merchants and Planters Bank
Clarendon, 72029--270
Partners Bank
Helena, 72342--028
People Trust
Little Rock, 72209
Piggott Bankstock, Inc.
Piggott, 72454--204
Piggott State Bank
Piggott, 72454--204
Pine Bluff Cotton Belt FCU
Pine Bluff, 71601--764
Priority Bank
Fayetteville, 72703--662
Priority One Holding Company
Fayetteville, 72703
Southeast Arkansas Bank Corporation
Lake Village, 71653--072
SOUTHEAST FINANCIAL BANKSTOCK CORPORATION
McGehee, 71654--220
Southern Bancorp Bank
Arkadelphia, 71923--603
Southern Bancorp Capital Partners
Little Rock, 72211--350
SOUTHERN BANCORP INC
ARKADELPHIA, 71923--596
Star City Bancshares, Inc.
Star City, 71667
TruService Community Federal Credit Union
Little Rock, 72211--380
Union Bank & Trust Company
Monticello, 71657--027
UP Arkansas Federal Credit Union
North Little Rock, 72114