We’re excited to announce that Anisha Murphy, Twin Cities Director of Community Advancement at Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF), has been named a featured speaker at the 2020 ConnectUP MN Summit. The two-day summit, which will take place March 13-14 at Metro State University in St. Paul, is a gathering for local entrepreneurs to network with other […]
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Community Reinvestment Fund, USA Welcomes Two Members to Its Board of Trustees
Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF) is excited to welcome Tony Brown, President and CEO of T. Brown Consulting Group (TBCG), and Kathy Rock, recently retired from Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF), as the newest members of our Board of Trustees. Tony and Kathy each possess extensive community development and finance experience, which will help CRF achieve its […]
Introducing Connect2Capital: A New Community of Mission-Driven Small Business Lenders
MINNEAPOLIS – Feb. 11, 2020 – Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF) – a mission-driven non-profit lender dedicated to transforming the community development finance system – has debuted its Connect2Capital small business lending platform following an initial launch phase. More than a marketplace, Connect2Capital is a collaborative online lending network that links mission-driven business lenders to small business owners seeking […]
Equipment Financing – Manufacturing Equipment Loan Options
How do manufacturing equipment loans work? For certain businesses, having high-quality, up-to-date equipment is non-negotiable. If you need to replace, improve, or add to your equipment but don’t have the cash to purchase it, you can take out a loan specifically to meet your equipment needs. But not so fast – making a purchase might […]
Improving Efficiency with Contract Loan Servicing
If you’re looking for someone to service your loans, chances are you’re looking for ways to expedite some of the more process-intensive portions of the lending procedure. At Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF), our job is to save you time and money, and we take our job seriously. We have a high-touch, personalized approach to […]
Anisha Murphy Featured by the Minneapolis Star Tribune
Community Reinvestment Fund, USA’s (CRF) Anisha Murphy, director of community advancement, has been featured in a Star Tribune article written by Todd Nelson. The article describes Anisha’s role in the community and highlights her passion for promoting equitable economic development in the Twin Cities. “Anisha’s expertise and leadership experience is a valuable asset to CRF […]
Sung Joins Community Reinvestment Fund, USA as Director of Program Strategy and Development
Longtime community development finance professional will cultivate new strategic partnerships, work to create systemic change. MINNEAPOLIS – Jan. 30, 2020 – Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF) – a mission-driven non-profit lender dedicated to improving communities and transforming lives – has hired Marcq Sung to be its director of program strategy and development. Sung brings nearly 15 […]
Community Reinvestment Fund, USA is Growing
CRF is thrilled to announce the addition of three new staff to its team. Lisa Xiong, Customer Success Manager – Connect2Capital As a small business customer success manager, Lisa Xiong is responsible for guiding small business customers to the resources they need. Day-to-day, Xiong interfaces with small business applicants and develops tools and resources for […]
