Baltimore Community Lending

Baltimore Community Lending (BCL) is a mission-based certified community development financial institution (CDFI) dedicated to revitalizing and strengthening underserved communities throughout the Baltimore metro area. BCL provides innovative and flexible financial assistance designed to promote community development, helping low-income, low-wealth, and other disinvested people and communities join the economic mainstream.

The organization supports real estate developers and small business owners in their endeavors to improve the lives of the people and communities they serve. Located at 301 North Calvert Street in Baltimore, MD, BCL recently opened its new headquarters and The Frank B. Coakley Business Development & Resource Center, a dynamic space dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs, small business owners, and community changemakers.

Watchen Harris Bruce, CEO of Baltimore Community Lending, was honored as one of Maryland’s Most Admired CEOs by The Daily Record in 2024. Her exceptional leadership and dedication to BCL's mission inspire the team to reach new heights, positively impacting clients and the communities they serve.