Cincinnati Development Fund

1100 Walnut Street
Cincinnati OH, 45202-7225


The Cincinnati Development Fund (CDF) will provide loans and investments to induce financing activities to improve the economically distressed neighborhoods known as "Uptown Cincinnati" (Avondale, Clifton Heights, Corryville and Mt. Auburn).

CDFI Awards for Cincinnati Development Fund


NMTC (2009) - $30,000,000

The Cincinnati Development Fund (CDF) is a non-profit lending institution established in 1988 to finance affordable housing development and community revitalization in the greater Cincinnati area. With the addition of NMTC allocation authority, CDF will seek to underwrite and facilitate community development real estate projects that preserve affordable housing and revitalization of urban communities. By offering a range of products such as debt with equity features, subordinated debt, below-market interest rates, lower than standard origination fees, and flexible borrower credit standards, CDF aims to make a lasting impact on the lives of residents.



FA (2007) - $305,298

Created in 1988, Cincinnati Development Fund, Inc. (CDF) is a certified CDFI, non-profit lending institution. It was established to provide loans to finance affordable housing development and community revitalization in the Greater Cincinnati Area. CDF will use its FY07 Financial Assistance award to address foreclosures within its target market. The Technical Assistance grant will be used to support the staff’s professional development, develop new products and services, and redesign its website.



NMTC (2005) - $52,000,000

The allocation of NMTCs will enable CDF to: 1) provide flexible and customized below-market rate loans, including senior and subordinated debt in support of mixed-use commercial revitalization; 2) build and rehab ?for-sale? housing in eligible low-income communities; and 3) invest in small businesses in the City"s Federally-chartered Empowerment Zone. The Uptown Cincinnati Development Fund is expected to serve as the catalyst for a reinvigorated Uptown Cincinnati and leverage over $1 billion in commercial real estate and public revenue bond financing activity.



SECA (2000) - $37,500

The assistance from the CDFI Fund will help CDF in these efforts by funding the technological improvements needed to increase staff efficiency and improve reporting to funders.



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