Other Ways to Support our Mission
In addition to deposits in Self-Help credit unions, we rely on larger loans and investments from private and public institutions to provide responsible and affordable financial services, mortgages, and small business loans to those most often left out of the economic mainstream. Self-Help has provided financing of over $5.5 billion to homeowners, small businesses, and non-profit organizations to expand economic opportunities in low-wealth communities.
Every dollar of our investors’ capital is placed directly with projects that transform communities and expand opportunities.
Investments in Self-Help include:
- Loans to Self-Help Ventures Fund, to support our real estate development projects, commercial loans and our affordable home loan secondary market program.
- New Markets Tax Credit equity investments in one of Self-Help’s subsidiaries to promote investment in targeted low-income communities.
- Historic Tax Credit equity investments in one of Self-Help’s commercial real estate subsidiaries to earn federal and state historic tax credits and support the renovation of historic properties in distressed areas.
We seek loans and investments of $1 million or more to help support our work. Rates and terms vary by maturity and type of investment. Please email or call Bob Schall at (919) 956-4434 for more information.
