From the very beginning, BCL has sought to strengthen underserved neighborhoods through innovative and flexible assistance that supports community development. While our service area, programs, and services may have changed, our original mission remains true.
Read our most recent impact reports:
Our Cumulative Impact
$211,628,581 loaned to real estate developers
We support commercial real estate developers who are committed to revitalizing underserved neighborhoods.
4,360 housing units created
We believe in increasing opportunities for affordable homeownership and rent, which contributes to neighborhood stabilization.
$7,414,475 loaned to 104 small businesses since 2018, when our small business division was established.
We provide capital to small businesses that face barriers to traditional financing by looking at each entrepreneur’s whole story, rather than requiring a specific credit score or assets.
570 small businesses received pro bono business training
Our dedicated team provides comprehensive, ongoing support to startup, emerging, and growing small businesses to help them succeed.