Impact
Our Impact
Since our founding in 2000, RVCDF has administered more than $100 million in mitigation and loan funds to more than 300 Southeast Seattle businesses impacted by Sound Transit’s light rail construction.
We are proud of our efforts to create tangible, data-driven results by investing in the Rainier Valley community with a key focus on minority and women owned businesses through our lending programs initiated in 2006.
Mission Driven Lending
What is mission driven lending?
- Provides financing, education and counseling to support underserved communities.
- Supports job creation in low-income and underbanked communities.
- A solid partner in affordable housing initiatives.
- Creates a community win-win and opportunity for all small businesses.
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We are a self-sustaining, community-controlled financial institution dedicated to promoting community development, diversity and economic opportunity through responsible lending to underserved populations.
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.