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Self-Help is a family of nonprofit organizations whose mission is to create and protect ownership and economic opportunity for all. Since Self-Help's founding in 1980, it has grown to include two credit unions, a loan fund, and a research and policy development group that supports those outside of the economic mainstream.
Specifically, we:
* Help borrowers build wealth by providing fair and responsible mortgages and small business loans in North Carolina, California and other parts of the nation.
* Strengthen under-served communities by financing affordable housing, childcare centers, public charter schools, faith-based organizations, and community-focused commercial real estate projects.
* Research and report on financial markets to support policies and industry practices that lower the cost of poverty and promote ownership.
Also, check out our SERVICES TAB to learn more about our integrated approach to community development.
Want to learn more?
Self-Help is a family of nonprofit organizations whose mission is to create and protect ownership and economic opportunity for all. Since Self-Help's founding in 1980, it has grown to include two credit unions, a loan fund, and a research and policy development group that supports those outside of the economic mainstream.
Specifically, we:
* Help borrowers build wealth by providing fair and responsible mortgages and small business loans in North Carolina, California and other parts of the nation.
* Strengthen under-served communities by financing affordable housing, childcare centers, public charter schools, faith-based organizations, and community-focused commercial real estate projects.
* Research and report on financial markets to support policies and industry practices that lower the cost of poverty and promote ownership.
Overview
Location
United States, North Carolina, Durham
Employees
501-1000
Phone
+1 919-956-4462
Founded date
1980
Mentions in press and media 6
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| Feb 19, 2025 | 6 Best Credit Unions for Business Accounts in 2025 | If you’re a business owner exploring business banking options, credit unions can offer competitive products with lower fees and higher interest rates than traditional banks. However, membership requirements can be more restrictive, which is... |
| Nov 15, 2019 | America's biggest banks will soon have to add billions to their reserves, and they say they could cut lending in response | 20th Century Fox "Minority Report," which came out in 2002. Advertisement Starting January 2020, big banks will have to record all their expected future losses on their loans as soon as the loans are issued, thanks to a new accoun... |
| Nov 5, 2019 | Conexus Credit Union closes maiden fund at $30 mln | |
| Oct 10, 2017 | Four behavioral economics strategies for improving consumer financial health | Kristen Berman Contributor Kristen Berman is a co-founder of Duke's Common Cents Lab with Professor Dan Ariely. Common Cents is generously supported by MetLife Foundation. Kristen was on the founding team of Google's behavioral economics te... |
| Feb 11, 2008 | Self-Help Site First30Days.com Launches With $5 Million from Hearst and Dick Parsons | Self-help is big business—just look at all the Tony Robbins and Dummies books at your local Barnes & Noble. As with all media businesses, the self-help industry is moving online in a massive way. The latest Website to organize itself ar... |
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FAQ about Self-Help Credit Union
When was Self-Help Credit Union founded?
Self-Help Credit Union was founded in 1980.
What has the press written about Self-Help Credit Union?
Parsers VC has collected 6 articles mentioning Self-Help Credit Union, among them “6 Best Credit Unions for Business Accounts in 2025” (Feb 19, 2025) and “America's biggest banks will soon have to add billions to their reserves, and they say they could cut lending in response” (Nov 15, 2019).
Is Self-Help Credit Union still active?
Yes, Self-Help Credit Union is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Sep 23, 2026.