At a glance
From its website, read 2 Nov 2026Cumberland Empowerment Zone Corporation is a loan fund based in Millville, New Jersey. Its website describes microloans and small-business loans. The business loan rate it states is 5%.
Each point is backed by a quote further down this page. Terms change: confirm with the lender.
How to reach them and apply
| Website | www.cezcorp.org |
|---|---|
| Office (official list) | PO Box 847, Millville, NJ 08332 |
What their website says about applying
For assistance in determining which CEZC loan program best meets your business needs, please contact the CEZC.
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Rates and terms they state
Read 2 Nov 2026| Loan | Stated | Text on the lender's site (verbatim) | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microloans | Rate: 5% | 5% Fixed Rate is set and dependent upon use of funds and risk. | source |
| Small-business loans | Rate: 5% | 5% Fixed Rate is set and dependent upon use of funds, risk, and collateral. | source |
As published on the lender's website on that date, not an offer or a quote. Your rate depends on the lender's review. A missing rate means the pages we read did not state one. For consumer loans we repeat a rate only when the lender states it as an APR (annual percentage rate, which includes fees); otherwise read the lender's own wording and ask for the APR.
Official record
CDFI Fund list, 21 Oct 2026| Institution type | Loan fund |
|---|---|
| Native CDFI | No |
| Date certified (as listed) | 8 Jan 2026 |
| RSSD ID | — (none listed) |
| Address | PO Box 847, Millville, NJ 08332 |
| Website | www.cezcorp.org |
Head officeBranch or officeApproximate (ZIP code area)
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Loans and eligibility
Verified from lender site on 2 Nov 2026Read from 2 pages of the lender's website on 2 Nov 2026. Quotes are verbatim. Extracted with AI help from the pages listed below and checked automatically against them. Not reviewed by a person. Confidence: medium. Loan program detail pages were not fetched; the loan test page had no content, so product details come from the home page. Terms change — confirm with the lender before applying.
| Product | Amount stated | Text on the lender's site (verbatim, incl. menu labels) | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microloans | up to $35,000 | Up to $35,000 | source |
| Small-business loans | — | The CEZC Business Loan Program is designed to support businesses by providing flexible financing that enhances their opportunity for long-term success. | source |
Loan sizes
Service area
Not stated on the pages we read.
Borrower focus
- Not stated on the pages we read.
Languages
- No non-English service found on the pages we read.
Online application
No online application link found on the pages we read.
Questions to ask when you contact them
Based on what their website said when we read it on 2 Nov 2026, and what it left out. Something missing here does not mean they don't offer it: ask.
- Do you lend where I live, or where my business is?
Their website does not say which area they serve. - What are the smallest and the largest loans you make?
No loan amounts are stated on their website. - Do you need collateral, a business plan or a minimum time in business?
Their website does not say what they require. - How long can I take to repay?
No repayment terms are stated on their website. - Can I apply online, or do I need to call or visit?
We found no online application on their website. - Do you offer free coaching or help preparing my application?
CDFI certification requires development services, such as training or advice, alongside lending. - What documents will you need from me, and how long does a decision usually take?
Their website describes some application steps (above); ask for the full document list.
Write down the answers, who you spoke to and the date, and ask for the terms in writing before you sign.
CDFI Fund awards
CDFI Fund database, 3 Nov 2026$409,551 in 3 awards from the U.S. Treasury's CDFI Fund, 2004–2024 (CDFI Program, Technical Assistance).
| Round year | Program | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | CDFI Program, Technical Assistance | $300,000 |
| 2013 | CDFI Program, Technical Assistance | $69,667 |
| 2004 | CDFI Program, Technical Assistance | $39,884 |
These are awards and investments made to the institution itself to build its capital and capacity. They are not loans to borrowers, and an award does not mean the lender has money available for a particular loan today.
Source: CDFI Fund Searchable Awards Database, all 12,628 award records (1996–2025), read 3 Nov 2026. Years are the award round as the database lists it. Matched to the official CDFI list by exact name and state; see the method on the About page.
Size of the fund (IRS Form 990)
Fiscal year ending Dec 2023| Total assets | $11.4M |
|---|---|
| Total liabilities | $595,019 |
| Net assets | $10.8M |
| Total revenue | $553,521 |
| Notes and loans receivable, net (Part X line 7) | $3.4M |
End-of-year figures from the Form 990 this organisation filed with the IRS for the fiscal year ending December 2023 (tax year 2023; EIN 22-3697249, filed as “CUMBERLAND EMPOWERMENT ZONE CORPORATION”), taken from the IRS Annual Extract of Tax-Exempt Organization Financial Data (returns processed in 2024). Figures are self-reported to the IRS, not audited by us, and lag one to two years behind today. The lender’s own annual report may show newer numbers. This organisation’s filings on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Filings over time
| Fiscal year ending | Total assets | Net assets | Revenue | Notes and loans receivable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 (990) | $11.1M | $10.4M | $390,388 | $3.4M |
| Dec 2022 (990) | $11.3M | $10.7M | $714,640 | $3M |
| Dec 2023 (990) | $11.4M | $10.8M | $553,521 | $3.4M |
Total assets grew 3% from Dec 2021 to Dec 2023; notes and loans receivable rose 2%. One row per fiscal year in the IRS extracts of returns processed in 2022, 2023, 2024; “—” = the line was empty or zero on that return (a fund can book its loans on other lines).
How it compares
Computed from public data| Measure | This lender | Compared with |
|---|---|---|
| Total assets, latest IRS Form 990 | $11.4M | Larger than 40% of the 5 other certified loan funds and venture funds in New Jersey with a matched Form 990 (median $26.2M). |
| Business loan rate its website stated (2 Nov 2026) | 5.00% | Prime rate that day: 7.00% (FRED DPRIME), so the lowest stated rate is 2 pts below prime. For an SBA 7(a) variable-rate loan the legal maximum is prime plus 3 to 6.5 points, by loan size. |
How these comparisons were worked out
| Measure | Peer group (this lender left out) | Peers | Where this lender sits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Form 990 total assets | certified loan and venture funds with a Form 990, in New Jersey | 5 | larger than 40% |
“Larger than X%” = the share of the peer group with a smaller value. Ranks count from the largest. Peer groups use the lender's home state when it has at least 5 peers, otherwise the whole country. Full definitions: methodology.
For comparison, not an offer and not a rating. Past records show what this lender did, not what you would be offered; your rate depends on the loan and on the lender's review. Peer groups and sources: methodology. Form 990 figures: IRS annual extracts (see the Form 990 section). Prime rate: FRED DPRIME.
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