Brightpoint Development Fund

Founded in 2011, the Brightpoint Development Fund is a nonprofit organization serving Northeast Indiana. We are recognized as:

  • A U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Micro Lender
  • A U.S. Department of the Treasury Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI)

Our mission is to create economic opportunities for communities, families, and individuals who lack access to affordable capital and financial services.

 

Small Business Lending & Assistance

Brightpoint Development Fund provides affordable financing for small-business owners looking to grow their business and entrepreneurs who are just starting their business. We provide alternative financing for customers who are unable to borrow from traditional lenders due to past credit problems or are needing only a small amount of capital. Business development services are also provided to assist with business plan writing, registration, marketing, bookkeeping, and other essential activities.

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Community Loan Center of Northeast Indiana

Operated by Brightpoint Development Fund, the Community Loan Center of Northeast Indiana offers affordable small dollar loans to employees whose employers have signed up for the program. There is no direct cost to employers to offer this valuable employee benefit which provides an alternative to payday lenders.

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Financial Foundations

Solid personal financial foundations are key to financial stability and long-term financial growth. An understanding of how credit and banking services operate can lead to financial confidence and independence. Brightpoint Development Fund offers personal financial foundations. These offerings include virtual, or in-person are free of charge and open to the public. As part of our mission focus to provide opportunities and the tools to reach your full potential and open up new economic opportunities both personal and professionally.

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Counties Served

Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Elkhart, Fulton, Grant, Huntington, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Marshall, Miami, Noble, St. Joseph, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, and Whitley Counties in Indiana.

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Thank you partners!

Allen County/Fort Wayne CIB
City of Fort Wayne
Fifth Third
First Merchants
Flagstar
GFW
PNC

 

 

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Call (260) 399-4108 or fill out the contact form for more information about Brightpoint Development Fund.

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Title VI and Section 504 Notice of Protections Against Discrimination

In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of the Treasury policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. You can file a complaint of discrimination with the Department, by mail to U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Civil Rights and Equal Employment Opportunity, 1500 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20220 or by email to crcomplaints@treasury.gov.