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Recognizing the launch of Finanta Credit Union, a Low Income Designated Credit Union, and honoring Finata's ongoing dedication to the residents of Philadelphia.
The Council of the City of Philadelphia takes great pride in recognizing and honoring Finanta Credit Union on the occasion of its official launch at Aramingo Village in Kensington.
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WHEREAS, Finanta was founded in 1996 as a nonprofit lending institution facilitating access to capital and technical assistance for entrepreneurs, first-time homebuyers, and consumers in Greater Philadelphia, and has been headquartered in South Kensington for 30 years; and
WHEREAS, Over the last 30 years, Finanta's CDFI business loan fund has provided nearly 2,000 loans totaling $150 million, supporting the creation or retention of over 1,700 jobs, 350 housing units, and 300 childcare and education seats in the past year alone; and
WHEREAS, In 2021, Finanta received its charter to launch a credit union with a focus on providing financial services to low-income and often financially invisible individuals and families and successfully piloted its financial center concept in Lancaster, blending CDFI loan services with a low-income designated credit union; and
WHEREAS, Finanta Credit Union serves 1,500 members and has secured seed capital for its Philadelphia launch, including contributions from founding partners Santander and M&T Bank, as well as a multi-million-dollar grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, On December 5th, Finanta Credit Union will officially open its first full branch at Aramingo Village, with plans for three additional branches in Philadelphia to expand access to financial services, loan products, and financial education in underserved neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, The Council of the City of Philadelphia recognizes Finanta as a key partner in promoting economic mobility and community developments especially in neighborhoods around the Kensington area, providing residents with...
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