Even through the recession, CDFI portfolios performed as well as or better than mainstream financial institutions, with CDFI annual net charge-offs lower in both 2008 and 2009 than FDIC-insured institutions.

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This week, the Opportunity Finance Network and Goldman Sachs announced the next phase of their partnership in the 10, 000 Small Businesses Initiative, a three-year program called the CDFI Growth Collaborative that will provide participating CDFIs with a learning program to help CDFI loan funds address the needs of small businesses in underserved communities across the country.

FORBES: Lending For The Greater Good