Peter Schaeffing, President of High Impact Financial Analysis, discusses topics in underwriting in this week’s podcast.  The episode offers lessons to newer underwriters and reminders that will help more experienced underwriters stay sharp.

The Impact Lenders Podcast goes live at the National Charter Schools Conference in Austin, Texas in this episode.  We speak with some of the leaders of the charter school financing sector to get their take on the trends and risks shaping the industry t...

Ami Pascual Spear joins the Impact Lenders Podcast to discuss inclusion in the impact lending industry.  As a past founder, employee, and current board member of various impact lending institutions, Ami has broad experience in the field that she draws ...

The CDFI Women’s Network was launched in 2016 to foster opportunities for a diverse and inclusive group of women in community development finance to connect, share, and learn from each other to advance their professional development.

Vacant properties encourage crime, create safety hazards, and erode pride in communities.  In this episode, we talk with the President of the New York Land Bank Association to discuss what the land bank solution to vacant properties is and what financi...

Small staff sizes, limited resources, and varied borrower needs can make growing an impact lending program a real challenge.  The Leviticus 25:23 Alternative Fund has grown by 46% in three years and has over $30 million of capital under management toda...

In our first episode, we explore how foundations can expand their mission by becoming impact lenders.  March Gallagher, President & CEO of Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley, tells us how she implemented a lending program in partnership with lo...

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