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CDFI Lenders in Michigan

Michigan has 46 federally certified Community Development Financial Institutions28 credit unions, 17 loan funds, 1 bank or thrift. 3 are certified Native CDFIs serving Native American communities.

Most lenders are concentrated in Detroit (6), Lansing (5), Grand Blanc (2).

Largest CDFIs in Michigan

Ranked by total assets (NCUA / FDIC data).

  1. 1.

    Lake Trust Credit Union

    Brighton, MI · Credit Union

    $2.79B
  2. 2.

    ELGA Credit Union

    Grand Blanc, MI · Credit Union

    $1.81B
  3. 3.

    Credit Union One

    Ferndale, MI · Credit Union

    $1.76B
  4. 4.

    Financial Plus Credit Union

    FLINT, MI · Credit Union

    $1.59B
  5. 5.

    Frankenmuth Credit Union

    Frankenmuth, MI · Credit Union

    $1.52B

Native CDFIs in Michigan

Lenders certified specifically to serve Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities.

Lenders that offer grants in Michigan

These CDFIs offer grant programs in addition to loans.

Frequently asked questions about CDFIs in Michigan

How many CDFIs are in Michigan?

There are 46 Treasury-certified CDFIs headquartered in Michigan, including 28 credit unions, 17 loan funds, 1 bank or thrift.

What's the largest CDFI in Michigan?

By total assets, the largest CDFI in Michigan is Lake Trust Credit Union ($2.79B in assets).

Are there Native CDFIs in Michigan?

Yes — Michigan is home to 3 certified Native CDFIs serving Native American, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian communities.

How do I qualify for a CDFI loan in Michigan?

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 46 CDFIs in Michigan

Credit Union

Alpena Community Credit Union

Alpena, 49707--187

Has website
Credit Union

American 1 Credit Union

Jackson, 49201--162

Has website
Credit Union

Astera Credit Union

Lansing, 48917--369

Has website
Credit Union

Awakon Federal Credit Union

Onaway, 49765

Has website
Credit Union

Bloom Credit Union

Wyoming, 49509

Has website
Credit Union

CASE Credit Union

Lansing, 48910--560

Has website
Loan FundNative CDFI

Chi Ishobak, Inc.

Dowagiac, 49047--777

Has website
Credit Union

COMMUNITY FIRST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Lakeview, 48850

Has website
Credit Union

Community Promise FCU

Kalamazoo, 49003--333

Has website
Loan Fund

CORE Community Partners

Bingham Farms, 48025

Has website
Credit Union

Credit Union One

Ferndale, 48220--177

Has website
Loan Fund

Detroit Development Fund

Detroit, 48202

Has website
Credit Union

ELGA Credit Union

Grand Blanc, 48439

Has website
Credit Union

Financial Plus Credit Union

FLINT, 48507--326

Has website
Bank or Thrift

First Independence Bank

Detroit, 48202--316

Has website
Credit Union

Frankenmuth Credit Union

Frankenmuth, 48734--020

Has website
Loan Fund

Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women

Grand Rapids, 49507--380

Has website
Loan Fund

Great Lakes Womens Business Council

Livonia, 48150

Has website
Credit Union

IGNITE CREDIT UNION

Battle Creek, 49015

Has website
Loan Fund

Invest Detroit Foundation

Detroit, 48243--180

Has website
Credit Union

Lake Huron Credit Union

Saginaw, 48603--038

Has website
Loan FundNative CDFI

Lake Superior Community Development Corp.

L'Anse, 49946--101

Has website
Credit Union

Lake Trust Credit Union

Brighton, 48114--752

Has website
Loan Fund

Magnet Lending Corporation

Lansing, 48906

Has website
Credit Union

Members First Credit Union

Midland, 48640

Has website
Loan Fund

Metro Community Development, Inc.

Flint, 48503

Has website
Loan Fund

Michigan Community Capital

Lansing, 48906

Has website
Credit Union

Michigan First Credit Union

Lathrup Village, 48076--323

Has website
Loan Fund

Michigan Women's Foundation, The

Detroit, 48207--264

Has website
Credit Union

MUSKEGON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

MUSKEGON, 49441

Has website
Loan Fund

Northern Great Lakes Initiatives

Marquette, 49855

Has website
Loan FundNative CDFI

Northern Shores Community Development, Inc.

Petoskey, 49770

Has website
Credit Union

OMNI Community Credit Union

Battle Creek, 49015

Has website
Credit Union

One Detroit Credit Union

Detroit, 48232--058

Has website
Loan Fund

Opportunity Resource Fund

Lansing, 48912--231

Has website
Loan Fund

Prosperus Detroit Micro Lending

Detroit, 48202--347

Has website
Credit Union

Public Service Credit Union

Romulus, 48174--192

Has website
Loan Fund

Rende Progress Capital

East Lansing, 48823--498

Has website
Credit Union

Route 31 Federal Credit Union

Muskegon, 49440

Has website
Credit Union

Security Credit Union

Grand Blanc, 48480

Has website
Credit Union

Straits Area Federal Credit Union

Cheboygan, 49721

Has website
Credit Union

United Bay Community Credit Union

Bay City, 48708--617

Has website
Credit Union

University of Michigan Credit Union

Ann Arbor, 48107--785

Has website
Loan Fund

Venture North Funding & Development

Traverse City, 49684

Has website
Credit Union

Wayne Westland Federal Credit Union

Westland, 48186

Has website
Credit Union

Zeal CU

Livonia, 48152--261

Has website