Prestamos CDFI

Prestamos CDFI Over 40 years providing lending and cost-free coaching services to the business community. In 1992, Prestamos acquired the U.S.

Founded in 1980 as a subsidiary of Chicanos Por La Causa, Prestamos is committed to promoting business and community development by providing access to capital through non-traditional small business financing. We are both a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and Community Development Entity (CDE), providing high quality small business loans and technical support services to clients

throughout Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas and California. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Microloan Pilot Program and became Arizona’s first SBA Microlender. In 2000 Prestamos CDFI, LLC was formalized due to the success of our loan programs and the continued need and demand for these services in our communities. Equal Opportunity Employer – Confidentiality Disclosure: All of the sender's e-mails and any files transmitted therewith are confidential and are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. Such communications may contain material protected by the attorney-client privilege. If you are not the intended recipient or the person responsible for delivering an e-mail to the intended recipient, be advised that you have received such e-mail in error and that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing, or copying of such e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received an e-mail in error, please immediately notify our office by telephone.

Lead by industry experts, this Alternative Capital and Economic Development Roundtable event will feature panel discussi...
06/25/2026

Lead by industry experts, this Alternative Capital and Economic Development Roundtable event will feature panel discussions designed to give you insight on funding options, investment tools and support organizations to elevate impact opportunities in your community.

Event Details:
🗓️: Thursday, July 9
⏰: 9:00am - 12:00pm
📍: Plaza de Sueños Event Hall, San Antonio TX
💻: Virtual Option Available

Panel Topics Include:
✅ Opportunity Zones, SSBCI and SBA 504 Lending
✅ Small Business Lending
✅ New Market Tax Credit (NMTC) 101

Register today and join the conversation!
🔗 https://economicroundtable.eventbrite.com

For an entrepreneur, your business is less about what you do, and more about what you leave behind. At Prestamos CDFI, w...
06/16/2026

For an entrepreneur, your business is less about what you do, and more about what you leave behind.

At Prestamos CDFI, we’re passionate about helping you turn your business dreams into reality, so you can build a lasting legacy for yourself, your family and your community.
Through our mission-driving lending, we specialize in working with entrepreneurs to break down barriers and provide funding solutions when traditional banks and financial institutions are just out of reach.

To start working with our team of experts and apply for funding today, visit www.prestamoscdfi.org/financial-solutions

¿Listo para dar el siguiente paso en tu negocio?Hablar de financiamiento puede parecer complicado, pero entender cómo fu...
06/11/2026

¿Listo para dar el siguiente paso en tu negocio?

Hablar de financiamiento puede parecer complicado, pero entender cómo funciona puede abrir nuevas oportunidades para crecer con confianza.

Únete a nuestro webinar “Financiando tu Negocio” y aprende los conceptos básicos que todo emprendedor debe conocer, desde cómo funciona un préstamo hasta qué significa estar preparado para solicitar capital.

En esta sesión aprenderás:
✔️ La diferencia entre deuda e infusión de capital
✔️ El proceso de un préstamo y sus etapas
✔️ Qué consideran los prestamistas al evaluar un negocio

💻: Seminario En línea, sin costo
🗓️: Miércoles, 24 de junio
⏰: 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Ya sea que estés comenzando o planeando tu próxima etapa de crecimiento, este webinar te brindará información práctica que podrás aplicar de inmediato.

🎙️ Presentado por Martin Mendoza, Asesor Empresarial Senior de Prestamos, CDFI.

📅 Reserva tu lugar hoy.
🔗 Regístrate ahora - https://app.livestorm.co/p/cc167677-be80-496c-acf3-6886fd125762

Selling used cars in not just a passion for Amalia Martinez, it’s a purpose. She believes that every customer that walks...
06/09/2026

Selling used cars in not just a passion for Amalia Martinez, it’s a purpose. She believes that every customer that walks onto her lot deserves to be treated with dignity and find the car of their dreams, in their budget, with fair terms.

In just 3 years, Amalia Martinez and her daughter/business partner Nayely Dominguez, have turned Elite Motors, LLC into a trusted used-car dealership in the Las Vegas, NV area.
After facing challenges acquiring the funding she needed to grow her business, Amalia was referred to Prestamos CDFI. We worked WITH Amalia to provide funding that Elite Motors would use to invest in new office furnishing, expand operation and hire additional staff.

Prestamos and Elite Motors believe that when we invest in people, we elevate the entire community! That’s just one of the reasons we’re proud to support Amalia and many entrepreneurs like her.

So if you’re in the Las Vegas, NV area and looking to purchase a quality, used-vehicle, check out Elite Motors!

To read their full Client Spotlight, please visit our website at: https://prestamoscdfi.org/lending/elite-motors-las-vegas-nv/

Our team growing in New Mexico!We are looking for a goal-oriented, strategic individual who is passionate about relation...
05/28/2026

Our team growing in New Mexico!

We are looking for a goal-oriented, strategic individual who is passionate about relationship building, community investment and supporting the local small business community.
As a Business Development Officer, you will drive the growth of Prestamos CDFI by implementing strategies to deploy funds through small business loans, micro-loans, private loan pools and New Market Tax Credits.

Your work will ensure that Prestamos continues to expand our impact in underserved communities.

Does this sound like you or someone you know? Apply today or pass this post along!
Full job description available at https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/cplc #/job/3215

Meet our Staff Spotlight: Noe Gonzalez - Business Development Officer, Las VegasNoe is passionate about ensuring entrepr...
05/20/2026

Meet our Staff Spotlight: Noe Gonzalez - Business Development Officer, Las Vegas

Noe is passionate about ensuring entrepreneurs, particularly those in underserved markets, can access financing opportunities that support business growth and stability. He specializes in helping businesses navigate non-traditional lending pathways and addressing common barriers to financings.

Bilingual in English and Spanish, Noe is recognized for his commitment to strengthening small businesses through access to fair, mission-driven lending solutions that promote long-term economic opportunity across Nevada.

If you are a Nevada business owner and want to work together to meet your business goals, reach out to him at [email protected]

Join our upcoming webinar event on essential financing basics! 💰 Learn about different types of financing, the loan appl...
05/14/2026

Join our upcoming webinar event on essential financing basics! 💰

Learn about different types of financing, the loan application process, and how to prepare for loan readiness. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and boost your business potential! 📊

💻 Online Webinar
📅 Wednesday, May 20
⏰ 3:00pm – 4:30

Register today!
🔗 https://app.livestorm.co/prestamos-cdfi/funding-your-business-navigating-funding-readiness-for-arizona-entrepreneurs-24?utm_source=Livestorm+company+page
📅 Find our full calendar of events in our bio

Last week, our Southern Arizona representative, Martin Mendoza, had the opportunity to participate in the 2025 Business ...
05/13/2026

Last week, our Southern Arizona representative, Martin Mendoza, had the opportunity to participate in the 2025 Business Lending Resources Fair in Sahuarita. 🏜️

Besides meeting attendees, Martin also got to connect with many of our friends and partners within the Small Business Financing and Technical Assistance ecosystem in the region.

Martin is a great example of how our team goes above and beyond to make sure we're well connected to our community and clients! Gracias Martin!

How can alternative capital tools help drive long-term economic growth in underserved communities?Join Prestamos CDFI, C...
05/12/2026

How can alternative capital tools help drive long-term economic growth in underserved communities?

Join Prestamos CDFI, Central States Development Partners, Five Points Community Capital, Texas CDC, the Texas Mezzanine Fund and host The Dream On Group for the Alternative Capital & Economic Development Roundtable on July 9 in San Antonio.

This interactive discussion will bring together leaders in community development, lending, small business support, and economic investment to explore strategies and financing solutions that can expand opportunity across Texas.

Topics include:
• Opportunity Zone 2.0 & SBA 504 Loans
• Small Business Lending
• New Markets Tax Credits

📍 Plaza de Sueños Event Hall | San Antonio, TX
🗓 July 9, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
💻 Virtual participation available

Connect, collaborate, and be part of the conversation shaping economic development in our communities.

🔗 Register Today at https://economicroundtable.eventbrite.com

04/21/2026

April is Financial Literacy Month, and the team at Prestamos CDFI is here with 5 Top Tips for Your Small Business:

1. Separate Business and Personal Accounts
2. Pay Yourself First
3. Know Your Cash Flow
4. Stay Organized
5.Check Your Credit Often

To learn more, check out our latest blog post at https://prestamoscdfi.org/5-tips/
And if you’re ready to take your business and financial literacy to the next level, schedule a call with one of our Business Advisors to get started on your journey today!

Visit prestamoscdfi.org or call us at 602-258-9911 Today!

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1024 E Buckeye Road
Phoenix, AZ
85034

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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