Community Development Lending

Enabling developers nationwide to build stronger communities

A mission-driven partner for community development lending

We support community-focused developers and equity partners in affordable housing (LIHTC) and renewable energy initiatives.

We know the right bank helps you close complex deals, manage compliance risk, and deliver community development projects on time and on budget. Count on us for expertise, reliability, flexibility, and a shared sense of mission.

M1 Bank is now The Bank of Missouri!

M1 Specialty Finance (d/b/a The Bank of Missouri) combines the resources of both organizations to help communities grow stronger.

Empowering Community Impact
More than $10B in development funding
84,000 housing units and small businesses financed
Dedicated LIHTC Team
Developments financed in over 35 states

A dedicated LIHTC team you can count on

David Bequeaith
Chief Specialty Finance Officer
Trent Hillis
SVP, Specialty Finance
Ellen Vossbrink
SVP, Specialty Finance Loan Officer
McLane Poteet
SVP, Tax Credit Strategy

Affordable Housing (LIHTC)

We provide expert LIHTC financing to help developers and equity partners create affordable housing, supporting stronger neighborhoods and long-term community growth.