Scale of Impact The Community Development Trust invests and originates long-term mortgages to affordable housing, managing 3.2B in debt and equity across 45 states, preserving over 35,000 units and positively impacting more than 125,000 residents. This scale indicates a strong capacity for large-scale partnerships and co-investments with national lenders and developers.

Strategic Partnerships Recent activity shows CDT collaborating with The Michaels Organization and Goldman Sachs Asset Management’s Urban Investment Group to acquire or refinance sizable affordable housing portfolios. This signals openness to joint ventures and multi-party deals with major financial allies.

Private REIT CDFI As a private REIT and certified national CDFI, CDT combines real estate investment discipline with community development objectives, appealing to impact-focused investors seeking mission alignment, risk-managed portfolios, and regulatory or qualification benefits.

Growth Leadership Key hires in 2022 spanning corporate administration, development leadership, and business development indicate a strategic effort to scale operations, governance, and deal sourcing—creating potential for enhanced collaboration with advisory firms, lenders, and developers.

Market Position With revenue in the mid-range hundred millions and a network spanning 45 states, CDT sits in a competitive echelon alongside LISC and Enterprise Community Partners, suggesting opportunities to differentiate through specialized affordable housing platforms, pipeline financing, and long-term mortgage origination.