Capital • Coaching • Community

Real Capital.
Real Community.
Real Impact.

Direct Lending up to $100,000
Up to $2 Million with Partners
Free Technical Assistance & Advising
U.S. Treasury Certified CDFI
DFPI CA License #CFL-137691
Equal Opportunity Lender
Candid Platinum Transparency 2026
IRS Registered 501(c)(3)
African Immigrant cert ceremony

Find the right loan for where you are right now.

9 flexible products, from $1,000 to $2M+. Decision in 72 hours.

✓ Affordable Rates✓ No Prepayment Fee✓ Free Coaching Included
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Three pillars of support for every entrepreneur.

From your first loan to long-term growth, FCC wraps capital, coaching, and advocacy around every client we serve.

01

Loan Products

Affordable capital for entrepreneurs who face barriers to traditional banking.

  • 9 loan products from $1,000 to $2M+
  • Decisions in as little as 72 hours
  • No prepayment penalties
  • Free coaching with every loan
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02

Business Coaching

More than a lender. We walk alongside every client with hands-on coaching from day one.

  • 1-on-1 business counseling
  • Credit education & repair
  • Financial literacy workshops
  • SBA, SCORE & SBDC referrals
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03

Advocacy

We amplify the voices of underserved entrepreneurs, championing policy, equity, and opportunity.

  • Economic justice & equity leadership
  • Policy & CDFI sector engagement
  • Entrepreneurship ecosystem building
  • Youth & workforce development
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Our impact speaks for itself.

Real numbers from real communities across Southern California.

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485+
Loans Funded
Since 2019
$5M+
Capital Deployed
Direct & partner lending
10K+
TA Hours Provided
Free coaching & advising
83%
Low-Income Clients
LMI community focus
Inland Empire Focus
Primary service area
95%+ Repayment Rate
Strong loan performance
500+ Jobs Created
Across all client businesses
Free Coaching
For every client, always

Real people. Real businesses. Real results.

FCC clients share what access to responsible capital and practical coaching made possible.

Juliet Ngozi of Glory Homecare Staffing Agency

Juliet Ngozi

Glory Homecare Staffing Agency · Inland Empire, CA

FCC paired affordable capital with business coaching so Glory Homecare Staffing Agency could launch, serve families across the Inland Empire, and build a growing team.

FCC believed in my vision when no one else would.
Amanda Morrow inside The Flower Pot Café

Amanda Morrow

The Flower Pot Café · Riverside, CA

The Flower Pot Café used FCC financing and coaching to stabilize operations, hire staff, and grow into a neighborhood business serving its community.

FCC gave me the runway I needed to survive and grow.
Donald of Beastmode Entertainment with an FCC representative

Donald

Beastmode Entertainment · Southern California

Beastmode Entertainment used reentry microloan support to build a platform for music, videography, and community empowerment.

FCC saw my future, not my past. That changed everything.
Two Kismet Community founders making a heart shape with their hands at their outdoor market booth

Kismet Community

Community Mental Health · Riverside, CA

FCC supported Kismet Community's mission-driven work providing community mental-health services to Riverside-area families.

FCC understood our mission and moved fast when families needed us most.

Your next step starts here.

Apply today, ask a question, or just say hello. We’re here for you.

Headquarters: Riverside
3631 Tenth Street, Suite 219
Riverside, CA 92501
Los Angeles Office
3739 Slauson Ave
Los Angeles, CA
SW Riverside: Murrieta
Innovation Center, 26442 Beckman Court
Murrieta, CA 92562

Partners & Supporters

Backed by institutions that believe in local entrepreneurs.

Our lending is powered by banks, foundations, and community networks investing in Southern California entrepreneurs.

  • Bank of America
  • Banc of California
  • Chase
  • First Citizens Bank
  • U.S. Bank
  • PNC Bank
  • City National Bank
  • AAACDFI
  • U.S. Department of the Treasury Certified CDFI
  • CAMEO Network
  • Rise Economy (formerly California Reinvestment Coalition)
  • Credit Builders Alliance
  • California IIP
  • Black Equity Initiative
  • Loma Linda University Health
  • Sisters of Charity Foundation
  • Tito's Handmade Vodka