by Wilda Wong | Oct 6, 2022
“We initially approached a regular bank for our pre-development loan because of a lower interest rate, but time was running out for us to close a deal. The lending system is not designed for newer developers like us; there are too many requirements that all cost too much time and money to fulfill. We approached Mission Driven Finance and soon realized the interest rate is well worth it. Their team is very responsive, and the loan process was fast and fluid.”
by Wilda Wong | Sep 1, 2022
“Mission Driven Finance did a really great job in their cohort selection, since we all brought something unique in our lived, learned, and labored experiences, but it intersected so beautifully with each other and made for really deep, insightful, powerful conversations and connections.”
by Wilda Wong | Sep 1, 2022
“I’m really proud of the community that Xitlali, David, and I built with each other. We really bonded and had each other’s backs during all of the learning curves, challenging moments, and successes that we experienced over the last year.”
by Wilda Wong | Sep 1, 2022
“I absolutely LOVED closing a deal…I also loved working with borrowers and learning about their businesses from their perspectives.”
by Wilda Wong | Aug 29, 2022
“Our loan from Mission Driven Finance provided bridge funding for us to continue our food distribution work and other projects during state budget cuts. Because this was our first loan as an organization, the Mission Driven Finance team was very helpful in answering questions from our board. The process was easy and straightforward.”
by Wilda Wong | Feb 25, 2022
“This loan and another that Mission Driven Finance facilitated with Alliance Healthcare Foundation and Union Bank were integral to San Diego Health Connect moving into 2021. Thanks in large part to the bridge funding…We were profitable in 2021 and are now in a sustainable place. It felt like the Mission Driven Finance team wanted us to get through the finish line and they were partners in the process.”
