Apply to join CDFA's EC-Tech (Equitable Capital Technology) Initiative

Fill out the application below to be considered for the CDFA EC-Tech Initiative. This opportunity offers a comprehensive solution pairing technology with technical assistance for development finance agencies (DFAs) working to implement stronger lending programs for minority business owners. In order to qualify, applicants must fit the following criteria:

Direct lender
Committed to increasing access to capital for minority businesses

If you have any questions, please contact . For a demonstration of the online lending platform, Presta, click here.

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* 1. Please share the following information about your organization:

* Company
* Address
Address 2
* City
* State
* Zip Code

* 2. Please indicate your organization's ability to commit to the following:

Yes

Maybe, but not sure

Make changes to current lending practices in order to reach and serve more minority-owned businesses.

Yes

Maybe, but not sure

Adopt Presta as the sole processing software for all small business and commercial lending.

Yes

Maybe, but not sure

Commit 1-4 hours of staff time per month (on average) for implementation of Presta.

Yes

Maybe, but not sure

Commit ~20 hours of staff time during a two-year period for technical assistance engagement with CDFA.

Yes

Maybe, but not sure

Agree to data-sharing with Presta for program assessment.

Yes

Maybe, but not sure

Agree to be featured as a case study for program documentation.

Yes

Maybe, but not sure

* 3. How many loan programs does your organization manage?

* 4. What geography do you serve through these loan programs?

* 5. What is the average loan size across your portfolio(s)?

* 6. What was the total loan volume last year? (fiscal or calendar year)

* 7. How many applications were received last year? (fiscal or calendar year)

* 8. How many of these applications were accepted last year? (fiscal or calendar year)

* 9. What is the average number of weeks between borrower qualification and final loan approval?

* 10. Does your organization currently use any technology to manage your loan processes? If yes, please include the name of the platform(s) and what you use each for.

11. Please upload a PDF of your current loan application.

12. If your application is online, please share the link to access.

13. Please describe any efforts your organization is making to increase lending to minority-owned businesses.

* 14. What is your contact information?

* Full Name
* Primary Contact Email
* Phone Number

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Apply to join CDFA's EC-Tech (Equitable Capital Technology) Initiative

* 1. Please share the following information about your organization:

* 2. Please indicate your organization's ability to commit to the following:

* 3. How many loan programs does your organization manage?

* 4. What geography do you serve through these loan programs?

* 5. What is the average loan size across your portfolio(s)?

* 6. What was the total loan volume last year? (fiscal or calendar year)

* 7. How many applications were received last year? (fiscal or calendar year)

* 8. How many of these applications were accepted last year? (fiscal or calendar year)

* 9. What is the average number of weeks between borrower qualification and final loan approval?

* 10. Does your organization currently use any technology to manage your loan processes? If yes, please include the name of the platform(s) and what you use each for.

11. Please upload a PDF of your current loan application.

12. If your application is online, please share the link to access.

13. Please describe any efforts your organization is making to increase lending to minority-owned businesses.

* 14. What is your contact information?

Prove you are human

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