Finanta

About Us

About Us

We are a private, independent non-profit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) whose mission is to provide capital in places where it is not usually available. We seek to create positive change in a community by providing entrepreneurs with access to business development loans for projects that generate jobs, create affordable housing and help to revitalize communities. Our approach to building vibrant and healthy communities includes increasing development of affordable and market rate housing units, turning blighted and vacant buildings into community assets, creating educational opportunities for children, youth and adults, enhancing access to food and healthcare, and providing the resources necessary for job-creating businesses to start up and grow.Finanta has offices in Philadelphia, Lancaster, Allentown, Harrisburg, Reading and York.


Mission

Finanta’s mission is to create financial equity through wealth building opportunities for individuals, families, and business owners, especially Persons of Color, women, and immigrants. We align capital, knowledge, and advocacy to advance access to financial services, business ownership, housing, and community development.


Vision

Finanta envisions inclusive, equitable, and vibrant communities where individuals prosper, triumph over poverty, and live free from discrimination.