# Bridgeway Capital

> Bridgeway Capital is a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit community development financial institution that pairs business and community real estate loans with technical assistance. It serves western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio, and northern West Virginia, with a focus on underserved communities and a distinctive commitment to creative businesses.

- **Founded:** 1990
- **Headquarters:** Pittsburgh, United States
- **Founders:** Mark Peterson (Founder and former President & CEO)
- **Products:** Small Business Loans, Construction and Renovation Loans, Owner-Occupied Commercial Real Estate Loans, Bridge Loans, Energy Efficiency Loans
- **Notable:** More than $309 million in cumulative loans reported through FY2025., FY2025: 93% of lending dollars directed to low-to-moderate-income areas or nonprofits serving low-income individuals., FY2021-2025: $105 million lent and $24 million distributed in COVID relief and predevelopment grants.

## Products & services

- **Small Business Loans** — March 2026 terms: typically $30,000-$1 million, five years, fixed rates 6.25%-10.5%, 2% origination fee plus closing costs. Standard eligibility includes two years operating and a minimum 625 credit score.
- **Construction and Renovation Loans** — Financing for commercial and community property construction and renovation.
- **Owner-Occupied Commercial Real Estate Loans** — Financing for businesses and nonprofits acquiring their operating premises.
- **Bridge Loans** — Short-term financing against expected grant reimbursements or contracted receipts; published maximum $3 million and typical maximum 36 months.
- **Energy Efficiency Loans** — Financing for upgrades intended to reduce building energy costs.
- **Nonprofit Rainy Day Loans** — Preapproval up to $100,000 for emergency building repairs by eligible southwestern Pennsylvania nonprofits; no interest or fees, drawn principal repaid over five years.
- **Client Success Network** — Business coaching and professional services to strengthen operations and capital readiness.
- **ACRE** — Alliance for Creative Rural Economies: peer cohorts and business support for rural creative entrepreneurs.
- **Monmade** — Connects regional maker-manufacturers with design and development professionals.
- **NWPAMade** — Accelerator for maker-entrepreneurs in northwestern Pennsylvania.
- **Next Leap** — Cohort support for creative business growth.
- **7800 Susquehanna Street** — Affordable industrial workspace, long-term leases, and community and workforce training space in Homewood.

## Achievements

- More than $309 million in cumulative loans reported through FY2025.
- FY2025: 93% of lending dollars directed to low-to-moderate-income areas or nonprofits serving low-income individuals.
- FY2021-2025: $105 million lent and $24 million distributed in COVID relief and predevelopment grants.
- 7800 Susquehanna received Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group’s 2016 Community Development Award.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — October 1 story describes bridge financing and preliminary grant support for Etna Center for Community; opening scheduled for October 17, 2026.
- **2026-06** — LOOP Youngstown arts and culture center dedicated June 7 with Bridgeway financing.
- **2026-04** — Statewide Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator relaunch announced for fall 2026; availability is an announced plan.
- **2026-03** — New ECGRA PRI, Wean Foundation grant, and NALCAB accelerator participation announced.
- **2026-01** — Published FY2025 impact report and FY2026-2028 strategic plan.

## Links

- Website: https://www.bridgewaycapital.org/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bridgeway-capital/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Bridgeway_Cap
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bridgewaycapital/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BridgewayCapital

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Last updated: 2026-10-08