Ascendus

Ascendus Ascendus is a nonprofit small business lender whose vision is the creation of financial ascension fo Start your financial journey with us today!

Every day, small business owners across the country work to build something meaningful — for their families, their employees, and their communities. But too many face barriers to fair, affordable capital and the financial guidance that makes growth sustainable. We provide access to loans from $500 to $100,000, paired with financial coaching, so entrepreneurs can make informed decisions and build o

n solid ground. For over 30 years, we've deployed more than $435 million in financial support to 63,000+ entrepreneurs.

09/02/2026

Small start. Real momentum.​

Why would a credit-building line begin at just $500? Because a small, well-designed step can open a door that once felt closed. It gives an owner room to show what they can do, and room to grow from there.​

The capital gets you in. The coaching is what carries you forward. 💡​

On September 16, we look at how it works, together.​ MetLife Foundation Urban Institute

🔗 RSVP: https://bit.ly/get-ready-event-2026​

A number most lenders would stop at. For us, a starting line.​571 was the average incoming credit score of a Get Ready b...
09/02/2026

A number most lenders would stop at. For us, a starting line.​

571 was the average incoming credit score of a Get Ready borrower, below what most lenders look for, including most CDFIs. And from there, they grew.​

✨ 76% in good standing or closed with obligations met, as of March 2025​
✨ 41% of those evaluated for an increase graduated from a $500 line to $5,000​

These are more than numbers. They are people building something that lasts, with capital and coaching side by side.​

On September 16, we sit down together to look at how. 💜​ Urban Institute MetLife Foundation

🔗 RSVP: https://bit.ly/get-ready-event-2026​

Access is more than a loan. 🔑✨In 2025, it meant pairing capital with coaching so entrepreneurs could move forward on sol...
09/01/2026

Access is more than a loan. 🔑✨

In 2025, it meant pairing capital with coaching so entrepreneurs could move forward on solid ground.

2025 by the Numbers:
💵 $15M+ deployed where it was needed most
⏱️ 8,500+ hours of coaching before a single loan closed
🤝 5,900+ small business owners supported through capital or coaching

Access is what turns a closed door into a next step.

📖 Read the full 2025 Annual Report: https://bit.ly/ascendus-annual-report-2025 🔗

08/28/2026

Behind every growing childcare business is a coach, not just a loan. 🤝✨

Capital opens the door, coaching is what turns a first loan into a second, and a second into real, lasting growth.

That’s why every Ascendus loan comes with one-on-one coaching built in, not just a check.

📖 Read why our Lending Directors say coaching makes the difference: https://bit.ly/46pCHY1 🔗

If your business is childcare, this is the season everything depends on you.Back-to-school means full rosters, tighter s...
08/27/2026

If your business is childcare, this is the season everything depends on you.

Back-to-school means full rosters, tighter schedules, and parents counting on you to make their own work possible. Growing to meet that demand takes capital that fits how your business actually runs.

We finance home-based childcare providers, from a first loan to room to grow, always through a referral partner. Learn more: https://bit.ly/childcare-loans

You don't plan for a slow season once it's already slow.We put the complete checklist in one place so you can prepare wi...
08/25/2026

You don't plan for a slow season once it's already slow.

We put the complete checklist in one place so you can prepare with confidence:

1️⃣ Know what's coming and mark your predictable slow season.
2️⃣ Watch your cash flow, fixed costs, and payment timelines.
3️⃣ Build a small buffer to make planning ahead a habit instead of a scramble.

This is Planning Ahead 3/3, the complete guide.
Read the full guide: https://bit.ly/business-planning-guide

08/25/2026

It's here: our 2025 Annual Report. 📊✨

A message from our CEO, Paul Quintero:

"When the year got harder, our clients didn't step back, and neither did we. We paired capital with coaching, before and after every loan."

Our 2025 Impact:

📈 706 loans | $15M+ deployed
⏱️ 8,500+ hours of coaching before a single loan closed
🤝 5,900+ business owners supported

To the partners and funders who stood with us: thank you. 🙏

📖 Read the full report: https://bit.ly/ascendus-annual-report-2025 🔗

In 2025, small business owners faced real economic headwinds. 💨 At Ascendus, we made a clear choice: to stand with them,...
08/21/2026

In 2025, small business owners faced real economic headwinds. 💨 At Ascendus, we made a clear choice: to stand with them, every step of the way. 🤝💜​

Behind every milestone is a story of resilience, vision, and economic mobility. 📈

​Here is a glimpse of what we built together:​

👥 57,000+ entrepreneurs supported​
💼 $433M+ deployed​
🗓️ 30+ years standing side by side​

Our 2025 Annual Report is coming next week! 📊🚀​

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Tu negocio ya está funcionando. El próximo paso es que tus números cuenten esa historia con claridad. 📊El martes 25 de a...
08/19/2026

Tu negocio ya está funcionando. El próximo paso es que tus números cuenten esa historia con claridad. 📊

El martes 25 de agosto, Allapattah Collaborative organiza un workshop presencial para dueños de negocios activos en Miami. Fabiana Estrada, Regional VP of Lending and Business Development de Ascendus, va a explicar qué mira un prestamista cuando abre tu solicitud y cómo prepararla antes de presentarla.

Vas a salir sabiendo:
✅ Qué documentos financieros y legales te van a pedir
✅ Cómo leer la salud financiera de tu negocio
✅ Si te conviene un préstamo, un microcrédito o un grant
✅ Con un plan de acción concreto

📍 Converge Miami, 1951 NW 7th Ave
🗓️ Martes 25 de agosto, 2:30 a 4:30 PM
🎟️ Entrada libre con registro previo

El workshop es en español. Regístrate acá 👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/como-prepararse-para-aplicar-a-un-prestamo-o-a-un-grant-tickets-1995860920741?aff=ascendus-email

Gracias a City of Miami Government y Miami-Dade County Government.

September isn't just back to school. For a lot of businesses, it's the moment cash flow gets tight.Here is what to watch...
08/18/2026

September isn't just back to school. For a lot of businesses, it's the moment cash flow gets tight.

Here is what to watch:

1️⃣ Fixed costs that don't pause for a slower month.
2️⃣ The gap between when you bill and when you actually get paid.
3️⃣ A small buffer that turns a tight month into a manageable one instead of a crisis.

This is Planning Ahead 2/3.

👉🏻 Read the full guide: https://bit.ly/business-planning-guide

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New York, NY
10016

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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