Flexible loans and expert guidance for community partners to create affordable housing and more The Genesis Community Loan Fund connects communities creating affordable housing and other essential community resources with the capital and expertise they need to overcome barriers to opportunity and prosperity. A certified nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), Genesis works throughout Maine and northern New England to make flexible loans, deliver expert project guidance, and promote policy solutions and systemic change. We offer impact investing for individuals and institutions to move resources toward community needs. Genesis was launched in 1992 by Maine residents who wanted to make sure their neighbors had access to affordable housing.