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No-interest capital for equitable residential development in Detroit.

Applications are closed

Building Fund

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Program Overview

The Building Fund provides no-interest development loans to residential developers of African descent who are building in Detroit. Our goal is to support equitable development that strengthens communities and creates generational wealth.

This program recognizes that access to affordable capital is one of the biggest barriers to real estate development, especially for developers from underrepresented communities.

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8425 W. McNichols Rd, Detroit, MI 48221

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Creating equitable access to capital in Detroit.

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Program Overview

The Building Fund provides no-interest development loans to residential developers of African descent who are building in Detroit. Our goal is to support equitable development that strengthens communities and creates generational wealth.

This program recognizes that access to affordable capital is one of the biggest barriers to real estate development, especially for developers from underrepresented communities.

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Program Overview

The Building Fund provides no-interest development loans to residential developers of African descent who are building in Detroit. Our goal is to support equitable development that strengthens communities and creates generational wealth.

This program recognizes that access to affordable capital is one of the biggest barriers to real estate development, especially for developers from underrepresented communities.

Developer Requirements

Applicant must be a developer of African descent.

The project must be located in Detroit

The project must focus on residential development

Prior development experience or relevant certifications are required

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Developer Requirements

Developer must be of African descent

Project must be located in Detroit

Focus on residential development

Prior development experience or relevant certifications required

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Developer Requirements

Developer must be of African descent

Project must be located in Detroit

Focus on residential development

Prior development experience or relevant certifications required

Loan Terms

Interest Rate

0%

No interest, ever.

Repayment Terms

5 years

Flexible repayment structure

Payment Structure

First payment due 3 months after closing

Partial payments during construction phase

Full monthly payments begin upon project completion or 1 year after closing, whichever comes first

Loan Terms

Interest Rate

0%

No interest, ever.

Repayment Terms

5 years

Flexible repayment structure

Payment Structure

First payment due 3 months after closing

Partial payments during construction phase

Full monthly payments begin upon project completion or 1 year after closing, whichever comes first

Draw Process

Segment 1
33%

Initial disbursement at

loan closing

Segment 2
33%

After inspection and milestone completion

Segment 3
34%

Final disbursement upon

inspection

Draw Process

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At Closing

33%

Initial disbursement at

loan closing

Segment 1

33%

After inspection and milestone completion

Segment 2

34%

Final disbursement upon

inspection

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Developer Requirements

Personal and business credit reports

Collateral (investment property)

Detailed scope of work

Project pro forma

Construction schedule

Proof of funds beyond loan amount (personal investment required)

Required Documentation

Personal and business credit reports

Collateral (investment property)

Detailed scope of work

Project pro forma

Construction schedule

Proof of funds beyond loan amount (personal investment required)

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Tiana London-Harris

Community & Events Coordinator

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Jazmine Johnson

Executive Assistant

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Mario Dewberry

Building Fund Project Director 

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Anthony Will

Senior Marketing & Communications Manager

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Dwan Dandridge

CEO/Founder

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Sharea Ayers

COO

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Larenz Studavent

Senior Loan Officer

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Jarod Pratt

Director of Communications

and Development

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Larenz Studavent

Senior Loan Officer

larenz@blackleadersdetroit.org

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Mario Dewberry

Building Fund Contacts

For questions about the Building Fund, application process, loan requirements, or active projects, contact:

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Larenz Studavent

Senior Loan Officer

larenz@blackleadersdetroit.org

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Mario Dewberry

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