Revitalizing our communities together through affordable lending products

We are a mission-based certified community development financial institution (CDFI). Our loans help low-income, low-wealth, and other disadvantaged people and communities join the economic mainstream.

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Baltimore Community Lending’s mission is to support the revitalization and strengthening of underserved communities throughout the Baltimore metro area through innovative and flexible financial assistance designed to promote community development.

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Aspiring entrepreneurs are opening their own businesses in droves, and community developers are pushing to make affordable housing available to those who need it most. Discover how we're helping realize these goals to help improve the lives of the people and communities we serve.

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Watchen Harris Bruce Honored as One of The Daily Record’s 2024 Most Admired CEOs

🌟 Celebrating Exceptional Leadership! 🌟

We had the honor of celebrating our CEO, Watchen Harris Bruce, who was recognized as one of Maryland’s Most Admired CEOs by The Daily Record. Out of 80 impressive nominees, only 33 were honored with this esteemed award that speaks volumes about her exceptional leadership, deep compassion, and unwavering dedication to our mission. Nominated by our team, this award highlights how her passion inspires us to reach new heights every day.

Under her guidance, we are constantly pushed to be our best – for each other, for our clients, and for the communities we serve. We’re thrilled to see her incredible impact recognized on such a high level.

Congratulations, Watchen! Well deserved!

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I am thrilled to have been a part of Baltimore Community Lending's first real estate development cohort. The real estate development class gave us valuable information regarding real estate and finance. Thank you for having this program. I was able to learn the other side of renovating these properties from different perspectives. What an exciting time for Baltimore! I would like to also point out some of the things that make your team so special. They are kind, enthusiastic, caring, attentive, patient, energizing and have a plethora of information.

Combined with everyone's experience is just amazing.

Thank you again for this wonderful opportunity.

Nanette Anderson
Real Estate Cohort 1 Graduate

From the very beginning, Dierdra Pressley, Ned Field, and Roy Miller at BCL were professional, knowledgeable, and responsive. They took the time to understand my project and my specific financial needs and worked closely with me to develop a financing solution that was tailored to my unique situation. [They] genuinely cared about my success and were so invested in helping me achieve my goals. I felt like they were a true partner in all my projects, and I couldn't be more grateful for their assistance.

Ike Okoye
Mikada Design Group