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 disinvested 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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The BCL headquarters and

The Frank B. Coakley Business Development and Resource Center!

Located at 301 North Calvert Street Baltimore , MD 21202

On June 18, we opened the doors to our new headquarters and the Frank B. Coakley Business Development & Resource Center — a dynamic new space dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs, small business owners, and community changemakers.

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Take a look at the moments that made our grand opening unforgettable.

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The Baltimore Times Online - The Baltimore Times

Baltimore Community Lending unveils $5M headquarters - Baltimore Business Journal

Baltimore Community Lending moving headquarters downtown

Baltimore Community Lending Celebrates Grand Opening of Business Development & Resource Center » NCRC

Impact report

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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Celebrating Exceptional Leadership!

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!

Read the full press release here.