About Economic and Community Development Institute
At ECDI, they invest in people, connecting their resources with aspiring entrepreneurs who wish to start or expand a small business. ECDI is the 3rd largest Small Business Administration Microlender in the United States and a U.S. Treasury designated Community Development Financial Institution. They fill a gap in the credit industry by offering loans ranging from $500 to $350,000 to entrepreneurs through their revolving Microloan fund program. ECDI's lending program provides funding to businesses that are unable to get traditional bank financing. If traditional financing for your business is an obstacle because of the industry of your business, past credit issues, or trouble financing a startup, ECDI offers innovative lending programs to service your needs.