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The Affordable Housing Crisis Goes Beyond Single-Family Homes

The cost of manufactured homes has increased even faster than that of traditional houses. That can affect members’ ability to qualify for and repay those ...
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How 2 Credit Unions Reduce Recidivism 1 Class At A Time

Royal and American 1 credit unions share how their educational programs ensure incarcerated people are re-entry ready.
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Hurricane Knocked The Power Out? New Orleans Firemen’s FCU Is Ready.

The next big storm in the Gulf isn’t an “if,” it’s a “when,” but the small Gulf-area credit union has a plan to help the ...
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Every Member Deserves A Financial Oasis

Discover how First Alliance Credit Union is redefining success by putting values and member needs at the heart of everything it does.
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3 Ways Credit Unions Showed Up For Small Businesses In 2025

Amid a turbulent financial landscape, credit unions across the country stepped in with lending, grants, and community partnerships to support small businesses and entrepreneurs.
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Financial Coaching Transforms Members’ Lives At Vantage West

The Arizona-based credit union has revamped its approach to financial education and community partnerships to better serve the needs of its market.
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JetStream FCU Turns CDFI Funding Into Lifelines After Hurricane Maria

A pair of CDFI grants allowed the Florida-based credit union to help members restart their lives on the island or relocate to the United States.
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Affordable Housing Isn’t About Business. It’s About People.

NOLA Firemen’s FCU helps members qualify for a mortgage in a state where poverty is high and insurance premiums are keeping many would-be borrowers out ...
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Wright-Patt Turns Purpose Into Property For First-Time Homebuyers

The Ohio credit union’s Sunshine Community Fund is backing new homes in Dayton, combining financial support, education, and cross-team collaboration to empower first-time buyers.
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First Alliance Debuts Mission-Driven Deposits

The Minnesota-based cooperative invites high-dollar depositors to turn private prosperity into shared possibility through a savings product designed around social impact.
Map of the United States showing the number of CDFI‑designated credit unions in each state.

CDFIs By The Numbers

CDFI credit unions might be fewer in number, but their impact reaches millions of members, and their footprint highlights how targeted mission can translate into broad, measurable reach.

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