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Bridge built by CitiSM (“Bridge”) is a Citi initiative aimed to democratize lending. Our goal is to provide a platform to give your business easy access to capital sourced from banks, which is often the most efficient form of long-term financing for growth. Bridge uses technology to digitize and optimize the loan search and application process while providing your business with access to some of the most competitive terms on the market from these participating banks.

Our Core Principles

  1. Help create liquidity and gain access to capital.
    We built this digital marketplace to open more doors for more businesses as they search for financial products and services.
  2. Modernize how banks and businesses meet
    It’s time to move the golf course to the internet.
    (We still like golf, but we think there’s a better, 21st-century way to connect borrowers with banks and bankers.)
  3. Use technology to create a more effective user experience.
    Using Bridge, you only need to enter your business’s information once to gain access to many banks at once. Completing a single Request for Proposal (“RFP”) will answer the majority of the questions that each individual banker would ask about your business.
  4. Support local and regional businesses by connecting them with local and regional banks.
    We want to help you find in-market lenders who understand your business and your geography, as these lenders have the products and services you need to grow your business.

Some of the banks & CDFIs on
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Banks on Bridge built by Citi℠
Banks on Bridge built by Citi℠

Some additional information

Typical Bank requirements include:
  • At least 1-2 years in business
  • Stable or strong financial profile
    (e.g. revenue, profits, cash flow)
  • Target market fit
    Many of the lenders on bridge are regionally focused banks or CDFIs that each cover different geographies across the US.
What you'll need to complete your RFP and connect with banks*1:
  • Description of loan request
  • Basic details about your business
  • High-level financial profile
    (no document uploads required)
*1 Banks will require additional information and documentation before offering you a loan.
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What is an MDI?

A Minority Depository Institution (or "MDI") is a formal federal designation for banks and credit unions that are either owned or directed primarily by African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, or Native Americans.

A Minority Depository Institution (or "MDI") is a formal federal designation for banks and credit unions that are either owned or directed primarily by African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, or Native Americans.

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What is a CDFI?

A Community Development Financial Institution (or "CDFI") is a financial institution that provides credit and financial services to underserved markets and populations.

A Community Development Financial Institution (or "CDFI") is a financial institution that provides credit and financial services to underserved markets and populations.

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Meet Tia from 5star bank!
Meet Tia from 5star bank!

"As a local community bank with innovative financial solutions, we are so excited to be able to expand our reach through the Bridge built by Citi platform."

"As a local community bank with innovative financial solutions, we are so excited to be able to expand our reach through the Bridge built by Citi platform."