About FINANTA
making the Philadelphia region a hub for economic development since 1996
FINANTA, short for for FINANcing and Technical Assistance, is a mission-driven nonprofit lending institution facilitating access to capital and technical assistance in the Philadelphia region. FINANTA offers a wide range of financial products and services, including credit building microloans, affinity group lending programs, business loans and technical assistance, mortgage counseling and mortgages, and financial education and training. As a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), FINANTA supports entrepreneurial expansion, affordable homeownership, consumer borrowing, and community development. Founded in 1996, FINANTA has distinguished itself in the region’s micro and small business sector by delivering services in a manner that is uniquely conscious of the cultural, social, and language barriers that growing immigrant and minority populations face.
Service Area
$50+ MILLION
Lent in the Philadelphia region and surrounding counties.
40,000+ HRS
of Technical Assistance and personalized credit building provided.
1,500+ JOBS
created or retained through FINANTA’s work in the region.
catherine & paul
fireball printing
“Our business wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for FINANTA! We are so thankful for their loans and technical assistance that helped us expand our business.“
Dr. hill-bennet
logic Eye Care
“FINANTA taught me the importance of knowing my numbers, how to look at profit and loss statements, and where I could make adjustments.”
$5+
MILLION
Lent in over 800 microloans to 51 groups in 100+ borrowing cycles .
$4.5+ MILLION
in Mortgages to 48 deserving first-time homebuyers & families.
8 COUNTIES
served with lending and technical assistance from FINANTA.
FINANTA’s Products and Services
For Entrepreneurs
FINANTA offers a wide variety of programs, products, and services for established small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs, ranging from affinity group microloans to business technical assistance.
For First-time Homebuyers
FINANTA has suite of financial products and services designed to meet first-time homebuyers’ specific needs, including residential mortgages, down payment assistance loans, homeownership counseling, and more!
For Consumers
FINANTA offers a number of programs, products, and services for consumers with various financial goals, such as credit building, paying down debt, saving money, and more.
Support FINANTA
FINANTA cannot do this work without you. Support FINANTA to invest in economic development in the Philadelphia region.
The continued involvement of FINANTA supporters makes a difference in communities and commercial corridors. Get involved with FINANTA today.
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