The 2022 State of Black Business report, released in August by data nonprofit The State of Black Arizona, indicates more than 50% of Black business owners struggle with a lack of access to capital, driven by low levels of personal wealth, disparities in creditworthiness and low loan request rates. Read more

Frank E. Crump, President & CEO of UPI Loan Fund, speaks on providing loans and behavioral financial wellness services to underserved communities. Listen now pm the Heart of Giving Podcast! Read more

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Founder Frank E. Crump visits friends and partners to discuss the future of UPI Loan Fund’s development of affordable hosing to residents in Africa. Read more

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UPI Loan Fund, a Phoenix-based nonprofit, is working on its application to become a CDFI, which would make it Arizona’s first-ever Black-owned financial lending institution. Read more

Congressman Ruben Gallego writes UPI Loan Fund a letter of support of our mission to provide low-cost consumer and business loans that support community members and community. Read more
Phoenix-based UPI Loan Fund Founder Frank Crump spoke before the National Institute of Health (NIH) UNITE committees and staff on racism, discrimination, diversity, equity and inclusion. Learn more

In Arizona, the UPI Loan Fund, a new division of Unified Progress International, provides an alternative funding source for underfunded businesses during COVID-19. Learn more

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When we work together, we can move mountains. Learn more about how our partnership with MariSol Credit Federal Union is helping underserved communities get back on their feet in Arizona.

When we work together, we can move mountains. Learn more about how our partnership with MariSol Credit Federal Union is helping underserved communities get back on their feet in Arizona.