Financing for Developers
Developers choose Century Housing Corporation for fast and dependable acquisition, bridge, construction, and permanent loans for affordable housing and workforce housing projects. We are your trusted partner in bringing your projects to life with reliable financing solutions.
Acquisition Loans
For vacant land or existing assets.
Take advantage of public-sector programs like the Golden State Acquisition Fund and the L.A. County Housing Innovation Fund for added leverage.
Bridge Loans
No prepayment penalties for a more flexible time frame.
Loans available quickly to respond to your immediate needs.
Construction Loans
Reliable draw servicing keeps your contractors on the job and keeps your carrying cost at a minimum.
Permanent Loans
18-year maximum term designed to work with your LIHTC deal and provide better rate security.
Flexible prepayment penalties to take advantage of changing rates.
Emerging Developers Program
Special purpose credit program targeting minority- and women- owned developers and preservers of affordable housing.
Inglewood Home Assist Fund
$75 million initiative designed to prevent the displacement of low-income residents through the creation and preservation of quality affordable housing within the city of Inglewood.
Century also originates loans in partnership with successful city, county, and state programs: Golden State Acquisition Fund (GSAF), Los Angeles County Housing Innovation Fund (LACHIF), and the Los Angeles New Generation Fund.
The CDFI Advantage
As a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), Century Housing Corporation is dedicated to promoting equitable housing development, supporting a triple bottom line that includes financial, social, and environmental benefits for community members, developers, and investors.
We provide competitive rates, flexible terms, and innovative end-to-end financing solutions for affordable housing developers.
Our acquisition, bridge, construction, and permanent loans have already played a crucial role in creating and preserving more than 63,000 homes for seniors, formerly unhoused residents, working families, and others affected by the affordable housing shortage.
Featured Century-Financed Developments
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Foon Lok East
In Oakland’s Brooklyn Basin, MidPen Housing Corporation is finalizing Foon Lok East in this vibrant new waterfront community. This development will offer 125 affordable homes to low- and extremely low-income families and unhoused individuals, enhancing the community’s inclusivity.
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Civic Center Drive
Through a partnership with Housing Trust Silicon Valley, Century supported Charities Housing with a key loan for a transformative affordable housing project in Santa Clara. On a formerly vacant site, 108 affordable apartments will soon welcome low-income families to the civic center neighborhood.
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Vista Verde Apartments
A remodeling of Vista Verde Apartments will breathe new life into this established community in Santa Cruz County. With 72 homes across 11 buildings and extensive site improvements, this project reaffirms Eden Housing’s commitment to sustainable and accessible living spaces for families.
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Ross Gardens
With a permanent loan, Ross Gardens in Fresno secures the future of 140 affordable homes under the stewardship of the Cesar Chavez Foundation. This initiative exemplifies a sustained commitment to low-income family housing, enriching the Fresno community.
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Villa De Guadalupe
Self-Help Enterprises has embarked on a critical renovation of Villa De Guadalupe in Tulare County, safeguarding 60 affordable homes for low-income families. This venture underscores the ongoing effort to preserve accessible housing in rural communities.
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Goshen Village
In Tulare County, Goshen Village’s 64-unit low-income housing complex is receiving substantial funding for rehabilitation. This project is a testament to Self-Help Enterprises’ dedication to providing secure, affordable homes for its residents.
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Iris Avenue Apartments
Adjacent to a trolley station, Eden Housing’s Iris Avenue Apartments in San Diego will offer 47 affordable homes to low-income families and 16 homes for individuals experiencing homelessness. This development represents a significant step toward inclusive community housing solutions.
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Valley Pride Village
Alliance Property Group and Community Bible Community Development Corporation have joined forces to ensure Valley Pride Village remains an affordable haven for seniors. This collaboration aims to enhance living options for seniors, emphasizing affordability and community.
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Craner Avenue
Rosano Partners utilizes construction financing from Century for the innovative Craner Avenue project, introducing eight multi-family units dedicated to addressing the pressing need for workforce housing in North Hollywood.
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Romaine Gardens
Neo Investment Group’s new 15-unit multi-family development, Romaine Gardens in Hollywood, benefits from Century’s construction financing. This project promises to bridge the affordable housing gap for the “missing middle” in a prime location.
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Red Tail Crossing
Near LAX, Red Tail Crossing is set to provide 102 affordable and supportive housing units, thanks to Century’s acquisition financing to Community Corporation of Santa Monica. This development marks a significant milestone in expanding access to affordable housing.
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4345 Crenshaw Boulevard
Venice Community Housing and Liberty Community Land Trust are making strides toward a 100%-affordable housing development near Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Mall and Leimert Park Metro Rail station, catering to low-income households and enriching the local community.
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Broadway Apartments
With Century’s support, Chong Lee’s Broadway Apartments will offer 51 affordable homes to families, complete with amenities that foster community and well-being. This project is a beacon of hope for families striving for a better life in an increasingly unaffordable city.
Meet Our Lending Team
Adrian Alvarez
Loan Administration Officer
Sion Baghoumian
Loan Analyst
Zina Banks
Chief Paralegal Manager
Serybrem (CB) Bass
Director, Loan Administration
Tracey Burns
Vice President,
Construction Lending
Karen Davis
Vice President, Loan Officer
Southern California
Alexandra Dawson
Vice President,
Credit Risk Management
Josh Hamilton
Senior Vice President,
Lending
DeMarcus Langford
Senior Loan Administration Officer
Maria Obledo
Paralegal Assistant
Betty O’Quinn-Autry
Senior Loan Administration Officer
Owen Patterson
Underwriter
Rebekah Razi
Staff Attorney
Sun-Mi Won
Senior Loan Administration Officer