Clearinghouse CDFI

06/01/2026

Clearinghouse CDFI provided $1.78M to refinance an existing construction loan for the Governor Mike O’Callaghan Apartments, a 40-unit multi-family affordable housing community in West Las Vegas.

The fully occupied LIHTC property serves low-income individuals and families, helping preserve long-term housing affordability and stability in a designated CDFI Investment Area. We’re proud to support projects that strengthen communities and expand access to quality affordable housing.

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Clearinghouse CDFI provided $1.78M to refinance a construction loan for the Governor Mike O’Callaghan Apartments, a multifamily affordable housing community.

05/27/2026

We were proud to welcome U.S. Representative Young Kim for a site visit to The Teen Project today alongside Opportunity Finance Network and the California Coalition for Community Investment CCCI.

Founded in 2007, The Teen Project provides free treatment and transitional housing for at-risk, homeless, and sex-trafficked young women ages 15–25, many of whom come from foster care. Clearinghouse CDFI was honored to provide a $3.28M loan to help The Teen Project acquire five secluded single-family residences, expanding safe housing and critical services for young women across Southern California.

Thank you to Congresswoman Kim and her team for taking the time to see firsthand the impact community development financing can have in strengthening lives and communities.

05/21/2026

Clearinghouse CDFI provided $8,037,500 in financing to Danbury Real Estate LLC to support the acquisition of the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, helping position a key hospitality asset for long-term operational strength and continued economic activity in the Lehigh Valley.

By delivering flexible, higher-leverage financing, we helped forge a path for a seasoned regional operator to strengthen the property’s performance while benefiting the local economy.

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Clearinghouse CDFI provided $8,037,500 in financing to Danbury Real Estate LLC to support the acquisition of a 100-room Holiday Inn in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

05/18/2026

We’re proud to congratulate former ‘B’ BOLD(ER) intern Devin Cobb on accepting a position in Economic Empowerment with OCCHC/SteppingUP! We’re excited to see Devin continue making an impact through this important work supporting economic opportunity and housing stability in Orange County.

Congratulations, Devin. We look forward to seeing all you accomplish in this next chapter!

05/14/2026

Several members of the Clearinghouse CDFI team got together for a successful morning celebrating the partnerships that help strengthen communities across Orange County at the 2026 Affordable Housing Awards. Founder, President, & CEO Doug Bystry even had the honor of presenting the Innovative Housing Award to the City of San Juan Capistrano!

05/13/2026

Clearinghouse CDFI's Chief Credit Officer Kristy Ollendorff recently joined Senior Living Foresight to share a candid perspective on senior living finance in today’s environment. She discusses the pressures shaping the industry, including Medicaid reimbursement delays as well as staffing challenges and evolving regulations, along with what strong operators are doing to stay viable.

The takeaway? Adaptability is essential in this market.

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Kristy Ollendorff unpacks the realities behind senior living finance — from underwriting to the growing challenges around Medicaid, staffing, and shifting regulations.

05/11/2026

Supporting organizations that create stronger communities through investment and access remains central to our mission, which is why Clearinghouse CDFI is honored to serve as a Platinum Sponsor of the 2026 Affordable Housing Awards.

These awards support Affordable Housing Clearinghouse, Kennedy Commission, and Orange County Community Housing Corporation in their continued work to expand affordable housing opportunities throughout Orange County. We hope to see you there!

05/07/2026

This week, Clearinghouse CDFI Chief Operations Officer Yves Mombeleur joined industry leaders at the LPGP Connect panel, “Navigating the New Normal: The Evolving Role of CFOs and COOs in Private Markets.”

As the market continues to evolve, conversations around adaptability and long-term strategy have become more important than ever. We’re proud to see Yves sharing insights and perspectives alongside peers helping to shape the future of private markets.

04/29/2026

President, Founder, & CEO Doug Bystry, Public Affairs Officer Cesar Plascencia, and Executive Advisor Andy Gordon were proud to attend the California Coalition for Community Investment CCCI’s recent Advocacy Day in support of the California Investment and Innovation Program (Cal IIP).

Cal IIP plays a critical role in turning policy into real-world impact, partnering with CDFIs to stretch public dollars and unlock private investment to deliver results. From expanding housing access to supporting small businesses and creating jobs, this program helps ensure investment reaches the communities that need it most.

04/27/2026

What better way to spend Earth Day than with likeminded, purpose-driven leaders? 🌱

Chief Operations Officer Yves Mombeleur, along with Sustainability and Innovation Manager Senchel Woolfolk and Director of Development Amanda Virrey, attended the 2026 Champions Retreat last week, hosted by B Lab U.S. & Canada.

From energizing conversations to fresh ideas, the retreat brought together changemakers committed to building a more inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy—and moving that vision into action.