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CDFI for term loans and working capital loansAurora, ColoradoBased in Colorado; service area not yet provided
BBLL 000353Listed Oct 2026From public recordsLast checked Oct 31, 2026
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CEDS Finance provides Colorado small-business loans and Islamic-compliant murabaha financing, with character-based underwriting and business support. Its published loan menu reaches $100,000.

CDFI. Mission driven lender serving businesses banks often overlook.

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What they lend

Term loansWorking capital loansStartup funding
General small business
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A second look at CEDS Finance

CEDS Finance provides Colorado small-business loans and Islamic-compliant murabaha financing, with character-based underwriting and business support. Its published loan menu reaches $100,000.

Direct nonprofit community lender.

Published by Levr, not by CEDS Finance. This is a source-based profile and editorial assessment, not customer reviews or a promise of approval. Sources checked October 31, 2026.

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Programs and published requirements

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Small-business financing

Size tiers
Spark reaches $15,000, Elevate $50,000 and Amplify $100,000.
Stage
Startups and existing for-profit businesses may apply.
Geography
Published loan criteria list nine Colorado counties, including Denver, Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Douglas, Jefferson, Weld and Morgan.
Charges
No application or prepayment fees and no minimum credit score are published.

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When it may fit

Our assessment of the published programs

  • Colorado entrepreneurs seeking smaller loans or Islamic-compliant financing.

What to weigh carefully

  • The page’s collateral summary and detailed eligibility language differ; confirm collateral for the requested amount.
  • Owner contribution is required above $5,000; excluded sectors include cannabis and gambling.

Questions before you accept an offer

  1. Which collateral requirement applies to my loan size?
  2. Is a conventional loan or murabaha appropriate for this purchase?

Ask for written terms. Compare net cash received, total repayment, fees, payment timing and early-payoff costs for the same financing need.

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Alternatives to research

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Accion Opportunity Fund

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The lender

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CDFI
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Aurora, Colorado
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cedsfinance.org
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