Prestamos CDFI, LLC (“Prestamos”), is a Community Development Financial Institution(“CDFI”) and a Community Development Entity(“CDE”) that provides high-quality financial products and services for small businesses and impactful economic development projects. Through its parent corporation, Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc., Prestamos has administered a variety of lending programs since 1980. In light of the success of its loan programs and the continued need and demand for these services, CPLC created Prestamos CDFI, LLC in 2000. Prestamos successfully promotes economic and community development in order to create jobs, revitalize communities and facilitate community wealth building.

Prestamos is dedicated to providing businesses in emerging communities the same access and opportunities to achieve success and position themselves at an advantage in the market. They look to help business owners in rural and urban communities thrive at their full potential by providing the tools and resources needed to grow and succeed.

Additionally, Prestamos strives to empower entrepreneurs through each interaction and touchpoint. They provide small business owners in Central & Northern Arizona, Southern Arizona, New Mexico, Northern Nevada, and Southern Nevada with one-on-one assistance and mentorship. Prestamos’ team of consultants is trained to help identify areas of growth opportunity within their businesses and in their leadership. They help provide small business owners with resources to grow and accelerate their business through our expert consultants, and networking opportunities to expand their professional circles.