About Us
Cinnaire is a nonprofit community development financial institution (CDFI) headquartered in Lansing, Michigan, that provides capital, equity syndication, and structured financing to support affordable housing and community development across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic United States. Since its founding in 1993, the organization has partnered with developers, investors, and public agencies to invest capital for the acquisition, construction, preservation, and rehabilitation of income-restricted multifamily housing and related community assets. Its work includes Low Income Housing Tax Credit equity funds, community development loans, and tax credit syndication to advance affordable housing projects.
Cinnaire’s financial platforms have supported the creation and preservation of tens of thousands of affordable homes and leveraged billions in community impact through investments, loans, and structured financing. The firm operates in multiple states, providing capital solutions that fill financing gaps for mission-driven developers and support equitable access to safe, quality affordable housing.