With nearly a $1 billion loan portfolio financing affordable housing, small businesses, and community development, City First Bank delivers scalable, mission-driven results—backed by experienced leadership and a commitment to long-term purpose.
At City First Bank, we believe capital can be a force for progress. As a Certified B Corporation and Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), we invite values-aligned investors to help us strengthen local economies and expand access to financial resources in historically underinvested communities.
Collaborative Partnerships
We welcome partners who engage across multiple dimensions—whether through deposits, investments, co-lending, or joint initiatives that build stronger, more resilient local economies.
Proven Results: Nearly $1 billion invested in affordable housing, small businesses, and nonprofits serving low-income communities
Experienced Leadership: A trusted institution with a strong record of service and innovation
Public Benefit Corporation: Backed by Broadway Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: BYFC), focused on long-term purpose and performance
Scalable Impact: Your investment helps leverage additional public and private funding in underinvested communities
Mission-Driven Deposits
Where your money sleeps matters. Insured deposits placed with City First Bank directly fund lending initiatives that build affordable housing, expand nonprofit services, and grow small businesses in underinvested communities.
Strategic Investments
Support long-term growth through equity capital that strengthens our ability to scale impact and deepen our reach.
Program-Aligned Financing
Foundations and institutions can align their financial resources with community development goals through targeted lending and impact-driven financial products.
Who We Work With
Foundations, institutions, family offices, banks, donor-advised funds, and mission-aligned organizations seeking to activate their capital for meaningful outcomes and sustainable growth.
*All investments of equity capital in the bank are not insured by the FDIC. Any investment is subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.