Lending
We empower your community organization and mission-driven development projects with loans tailored to you.
Loan Programs
Loan Options
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Lending Terms
We do our best to build the box to fit our borrowers, not the other way around.
We are a financial partner that works hard to find the right loan opportunity for you, that’s why are able to pass along benefits to our borrowers.
Favorable, flexible terms
Competitive interest rates*
Financing up to 95% of total project costs
30+ year amortizations
Mission-focused lending
Individualized Borrower Support Program
Wisconsin based and locally focused expertise
*FCI reserves the right to adjust terms and interest rates based on market conditions and underwriting standards
Our Borrower Support Program
At Forward Community Investments, our commitment to our borrowers doesn’t stop at loan closing. Through our Borrower Support Program, we offer tailored technical assistance designed to help you navigate your financial journey with confidence.
From day one through the life of your loan, we walk alongside you—helping you meet your goals, strengthen your organization, and prepare for successful transition into traditional finance at the end of your time with us.
Together, we can help you unlock the next door in your financial story.
program features
Customized Support Plans tailored to your organization’s unique goals, challenges, and milestones.
Strategic Goal Setting and Progress Monitoring with scheduled check-ins to evaluate progress and refine strategy.
Resource and Referral Connections aligned with your evolving needs.
Consistent, Responsive Engagement to ensure you’re supported at every stage of your loan.
Preparation for Traditional Financing to help you confidently transition into long-term, sustainable financial relationships.
What makes us different from traditional lenders?
Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) like Forward Community Investments are dedicated to providing fair flexible financing to communities that mainstream finance does not traditionally reach.
We provide financing to mission-driven nonprofits, real estate developers, and small businesses for community based, high impact projects that address the root causes of economic challenges and help transform communities across Wisconsin.
We don't see the quit in equity
For over 30 years, FCI has been committed to providing flexible financial support to mission-driven projects that aim to create economic opportunity across Wisconsin.
We are a community loan fund that gets things done.
