Below-market-rate loans for the Rainier Valley business community
Our clients' success stories
Since beginning the small business loan program in late 2006, we've made more than $8.5 million in loans to 16 small businesses and real estate developers in the Rainier Valley. We've provided technical assistance to dozens of others. We work with new and established businesses and with both for-profit and non-profits seeking to develop projects for the Rainier Valley. We've helped 140 Rainier Valley residents start careers in the construction industry.Read about what our clients are doing with their loans and how their successes are helping the Rainier Valley business community.
Affordable loans, tailored to your business needs
We offer affordable alternatives to traditional bank loans. These include business incentive loans, business stimulus loans, and real estate loans. Find out more about our loans.
Technical assistance to ensure business success
We help our Rainier Valley businesses at every step of the way to strengthen and grow, achieve higher profits and improve their operations. We also help them navigate through the loan process, from developing a business plan to preparing financial statements, and creating cash flow projections. Come in and talk with us about your business. We'll help you figure out the type of assistance and/or loan that is best suited for your needs and your plans. Find out more about our services.
Where we invest
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The Rainier Valley Community Development Fund does not discriminate in services, contracting and employment based on race, color, creed, sex, age, nationality, sexual orientation, or the presence of any mental or physical disability.
Employment
An equal opportunity employer
The Rainier Valley Community Development Fund does not discriminate in services, contracting and employment based on race, color, creed, sex, age, nationality, sexual orientation, or the presence of any mental or physical disability.