Investing in Southeast Seattle & Beyond
Rainier Valley Community Development Fund is a self-sustaining, community-controlled financial institution with loan products designed to meet the needs of small business owners.
Preserving Local Culture
Known as the “Neighborhood of Nations,” the Rainier Valley boasts 60 different languages and the widest selection of food choices in the Pacific Northwest. Our programs address the needs of our community members.
Building Long-Term Livability
Creating sustainable real estate development and affordable housing opportunities for the people of Southeast Seattle through new construction and rehabilitation of existing properties.
Strengthening Economic Opportunity
Aligning capital and other resources focusing on small businesses and community needs to support a thriving local economy.
OUR MISSION

Serving Our Community

We are a self-sustaining, community-controlled financial institution dedicated to promoting community development and economic opportunity through responsible lending to people who have not been able to get credit and low to moderate income populations.

FINANCING OPTIONS

Mission Driven Lending

Guided by our mission to preserve and strengthen our community, long-term livability, and economic opportunity throughout southeast Seattle, we provide lending capital to entrepreneurs and developers that enhance the quality of life in the community.

BUSINESS ASSISTANCE

Mission Driven Lending

Guided by our mission to preserve and strengthen cultural diversity, long-term livability, and economic opportunity throughout southeast Seattle, we provide lending capital to entrepreneurs and developers that enhance the quality of life in the community.

OUR CLIENTS

Mission Driven Lending

Our clients are Seattle businesses–food services, health clinics, commercial real estate owners, affordable housing and community facilities–that form the backbone of every community. Our small business loans help support our local businesses, generate jobs and improve economic opportunities in our neighborhoods.

Mission Driven Lending

Guided by our mission to preserve and strengthen our community, long-term livability, and economic opportunity throughout southeast Seattle, we provide lending capital to entrepreneurs and developers that enhance the quality of life in the community.

Hands-On Assistance

Our loan officers can provide strategic support to help you with your borrowing needs and pair you with expert business advisers that are able to provide hands-on assistance and resources to grow your business.

Serving Seattle

Our clients are Seattle businesses–food services, health clinics, commercial real estate owners, affordable housing and community facilities–that form the backbone of every community. Our small business loans help support our local businesses, generate jobs and improve economic opportunities in our neighborhoods.

OUR VISION

Making a Difference

To create communities that are thriving and economically resilient, where all members have access to financial resources and opportunities for growth.

OUR IMPACT

Impact in Numbers

We are a self-sustaining, community-controlled financial institution dedicated to promoting community development and economic opportunity through responsible lending.

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$100M+

IN TOTAL INVESTMENTS
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300+

LOANS SINCE 2006
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161

businesses compensated for light rail impact
WE CAN HELP

Submit a Loan Inquiry

If your business or residence is located in southeast Seattle and your company has been in business for at least one year, Rainier Valley Community Development Fund will work with you on your specific financing needs. Take a few minutes to complete a loan inquiry now.

Our Partners

Our partners help support the RVCDF mission with funds and in-kind donations for special events and other community outreach opportunities.

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