We believe all individuals, families, and communities can be financially secure.
The mission of the Corporation is: To encourage, stimulate and promote housing development and homeownership within Maine targeting low income families; To provide alternative financial resources for affordable housing development and low-income home ownership; To provide education, training and other services supporting the development of low-income housing; To provide education and financial resources, including loans, for business and economic development activities in urban and rural low-income areas.
At CCFC, we help individuals, families, businesses, and governments achieve their goals through financial literacy, consulting, support, and more. Whether you need financing, or local expertise, we can help.
Homebuyer Resources
Our Loan Officers and financial coaches can help you become a successful home owner by educating you about available financing options, how to build your credit score, and how to create a budget that will establish savings.
Our staff of trained personal financial coaches can help you navigate your financial hardships. Our focuses include: foreclosure prevention, money management, credit counseling and more.
Our Business Advisors work one-on-one with individuals looking to start a new business, expand their current business or acquire an existing business to reach their goals.
CCFC provides economic development services for Oxford County, supporting businesses interested in relocating to, expanding in, or starting a business in these communities.
We offer individual, group, and online classes on relevant financial topics including money management, first-time home buying, business finances, and more!
Group Course
Seeking Change Workshop – Lewiston
June 13th, 2023
Stop looking for where your money went and start telling it where to go! In this 60-minute workshop, our financial coaches help you find ways to ease financial pressure with tips on budgeting, saving, and more.
Thank you to University Credit Union for supporting and sponsoring this First Time Home Buyer's Course in Portland, Maine, this month. We at Community Concepts Finance Corporation are excited to continue offering in-person classes throughout the rest of the year. Register today!Upcoming classes can also be found on the CCFC website at: www.ccfcmaine.org/classes/... See MoreSee Less
This week marks the 55th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act. Click below to see #fairhousingfacts and learn how the law protects you from housing discrimination. If you need to file a housing discrimination complaint, our Housing Stability Coordinators can guide you through the process. Call us at: (207) 333-6419. ... See MoreSee Less
At CCFC, we know that being in communities matters. This past weekend, for the first time since the pandemic, we returned to Farmington, Maine, to offer Homebuyers Education in person. We want to thank Franklin Savings Bank for sponsoring the event and bringing us closer to the communities we serve. If you are interested in registering for an upcoming Homebuyers Education course, you can visit: www.ccfcmaine.org/service/homebuyer-resources/... See MoreSee Less
REMINDER: All L/A CA$H VITA Tax Prep appointments scheduled at the Lewiston Armory today are canceled due to the storm. If you have not yet rescheduled, please call L/A CA$H at 207-739-6530 or reschedule online at: eznetscheduler.com/app/calendar.aspx...VITA Free Tax Prep appointments for eligible filers are still available throughout the month at the Lewiston Armory, Community Credit Union in Lewiston, and CCI's South Paris office at 17 Market Square. Schedule your appointment at the number or link above, or by emailing [email protected]. Find more information on the VITA program at: www.cashmaine.org/free-tax-prep/Thank you! ... See MoreSee Less
Note for Free Tax Prep Customers: All L/A CA$H VITA Tax Prep appointments at the Lewiston Armory on Saturday, March 4th are canceled due to the predicted storm. Staff will be reaching out to all customers to reschedule their appointments. Customers can also reschedule by calling 207-739-6530 or visiting this link: eznetscheduler.com/app/calendar.aspx?ck=LewistonAuburnCASHFor all customers: Free Tax Prep appointments are still available throughout the month at the Lewiston Armory, Community Credit Union in Lewiston, and CCI's South Paris office at 17 Market Square.Thank you! ... See MoreSee Less
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Testimonials
“Great group of people that are there to help your small business with many needs. After the process of purchasing our new property for our store they continue to be there for resources and referrals to other companies that may help you with needs. Any questions you may have in running your business they are a great place to start!”
- Pat Pain
“The pandemic posed an existential threat to Tilbury House Publishers. Stores, libraries, schools—all the places that distribute children’s books—shut down in April 2020, and the bottom dropped out of our sales. We obtained a Paycheck Protection loan but knew it wasn’t enough. Then we learned of SBA-backed Covid relief loans available through CCFC, and we applied. CCFC helped us through the process, and the $50,000 loan not only helped us pay our bills but gave us optimism to keep going. We survived, and 2021 is shaping up to be our best year ever. I’m a big believer in CCFC’s mission.”
- Jonathan Eaton Co-Publisher, Tilbury House Publishers
“We started our small business journey planning three years ago,during that process and still today, CCFC has been there every step of the way to offer us their guidance, advice, assistance, and support.”
- Tim and Bobbi Nugent, owners of Little Brick Pub in Mechanic Falls
“Our experience with Community Concepts Finance Corporation has been remarkable! When we first met, our business was growing fast, and we wanted to connect with an organization who understood business and finance. Their support has been tremendous. In the year and a half since we started working with Community Concepts, we have grown out of 2 rental spaces and are on track to buy our own space. Community Concepts Finance Corp has a terrific team of personable, knowledgeable people who genuinely want to help businesses thrive.”
- Ethan & Teresa Houle, Owners of 207 Small Engine Repair in Arundel
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