Updates

CIC recently held its 50th Annual Meeting where it all began – in the great City of New Haven! We had a marvelous time reminiscing about CIC’s rich history as an economic development lender and we recognized several partners and clients who have played a critical role in helping us to achieve this great milestone. […]

We are pleased to present a new and delightfully convenient version of Community Investment Corporation’s Annual Report for 2022.

We are pleased to share the digital version of Community Investment Corporation’s 2021 Annual Report. This year’s report features borrower businesses that leveraged CIC’s unique Lending PowerTM to not only survive the COVID economy, but to thrive in it. In addition, there is some exciting news about recent changes and additions to the CIC team. […]

Hamden, CT (April 27, 2022) – Community Investment Corporation (CIC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Timothy Bergstrom as Chairman of the Board. Mr. Bergstrom is stepping into the role of chairman after serving on CIC’s board for the last 12 years. He is the Regional President and head of business banking in Connecticut […]

Your credit score is a numerical measure of your potential default risk on a loan. When shopping for a loan, insurance, an apartment, or even a new job, you’ll likely be asked for your credit score. Regardless of what your current credit score is, it can always be better, and the better it is, the […]

Big news coming from Washington today! U.S. Vice President, Kamala Harris, and SBA Administrator, Isabella Casillas Guzman, have announced the renewal and expansion of the Community Advantage loan program, making it effective through September 30, 2024. That’s an additional two years beyond the pilot program’s initial schedule. “America’s mission-driven lenders have been a critical partner […]

The 2021 SBA Award Results are In! #1 Community Advantage Lender in Connecticut #1 Microlender in Rhode Island CIC is proud to announce that we’re the recipient of two hard-earned awards in Community Lending for 2021. While our SBA 504 loan portfolio is one of the largest in New England, Community Lending goes hand-in-hand with […]

Assistant Vice President, Loan Officer Jamie Welch, our newest Loan Officer, joined Community Investment Corporation in September 2021. Prior to joining our team, Jamie was with Newtown Savings Bank, where she served as a Credit Analyst II. During her time with Newtown Savings, she helped analyze, prepare, and present key loan information to senior management and […]

JULY 30, 2021 HAMDEN, CONNECTICUT – CIC Board of Directors has named Louis Silva to succeed Mark Cousineau as leader of the multi-state economic development lending organization. Mr. Silva will assume the role as President on August 2, 2021, having served as Vice President in the organization for the past three years. “Louis showed leadership […]

Commercial Loan Officer CIC has an opening for an energetic self-starter with commercial lending experience who is willing to learn the intricacies of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan programs and other loan programs offered by CIC; is focused on quality customer service; and is flexible in his/her approach to working with lending partners and […]