Community Investment Corporation

Community Investment Corporation CIC is Chicago's Multifamily Rehab Lender.

CIC, Chicago's Multifamily Rehab Lender, is a not-for-profit mortgage lender that provides financing to buy and rehab apartment buildings in the six-county metropolitan Chicago area. We also offer Property Management Training to help owners and managers better market, manage, maintain and improve affordable rental property.

Join us for the Cook County Assessor’s Office End of Summer Mixer on Wednesday, September 16, from 5:30–7:00 p.m. at Mar...
09/08/2026

Join us for the Cook County Assessor’s Office End of Summer Mixer on Wednesday, September 16, from 5:30–7:00 p.m. at Maria’s Packaged Goods and Community Bar.

The Cook County Assessor’s Office and Elevate are bringing multifamily housing providers together to learn more about affordable housing incentives and how energy efficiency improvements can benefit your property.

CIC’s policy arm, the Preservation Compact, will join the Metropolitan Planning Council for a panel discussion on the Affordable Housing Special Assessment program. Preservation Compact Program Officer Cassidy Kraimer will serve as a panelist, sharing insights on how energy efficiency upgrades can help reduce utility costs and help properties qualify for property tax incentives.

Register today to learn more.

Join us for the 11th installment of CIC’s Virtual Property Management Book Club Series featuring How to Untie a Balloon:...
09/03/2026

Join us for the 11th installment of CIC’s Virtual Property Management Book Club Series featuring How to Untie a Balloon: A Negotiator’s Guide to Avoiding Popping Under Pressure by Ryan Dunlap, host of
the Conflictish podcast and former hostage negotiator.

Tuesdays, September 8 – October 13, 2026
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Virtual

This six-week reading and discussion series will explore practical strategies for managing conflict in rental property operations—including navigating challenging conversations with residents, contractors, and team members.

Drawing from his experience as a hostage negotiator, Dunlap shares tools to help readers recognize
pressure before it escalates, improve communication, and approach difficult situations with greater
confidence and composure.

Join fellow property management professionals for meaningful discussion, shared learning, and strategies
you can apply in your day-to-day work.

https://bit.ly/4cZmXP2

As we wrap up our summer intern highlight series, we’re excited to introduce our final intern spotlight:Lauren!Lauren is...
09/02/2026

As we wrap up our summer intern highlight series, we’re excited to introduce our final intern spotlight:
Lauren!

Lauren is currently studying Child Development and Family Life at Prairie State College and plans to
pursue licensure in speech-language pathology after graduating in December.

As a CIC intern, Lauren has gained experience learning about property management, nonprofit work, and
the community development programs that help preserve affordable rental housing throughout the
Chicagoland area.

Through this opportunity, Lauren has developed professional skills in a corporate setting while gaining a
deeper understanding of CIC’s mission and the work that supports stronger communities.

We’re grateful for the contributions of all our summer interns and the perspectives, energy, and dedication
they brought to CIC this summer.

Next up in our intern highlights is Shirah!Shirah joined CIC this summer as a General Administrative Intern, supporting ...
09/01/2026

Next up in our intern highlights is Shirah!

Shirah joined CIC this summer as a General Administrative Intern, supporting teams across the organization and helping with a variety of administrative and organizational needs. With previous experience in customer service and administration, Shirah brought a strong foundation and a willingness to learn to her internship.

Through her time at CIC, Shirah has had the opportunity to learn more about the nonprofit and community development sector while gaining hands-on experience supporting an organization dedicated to strengthening Chicago communities.

“This internship has been a great opportunity to build on my previous customer service and administrative experience while learning more about the nonprofit and community development sector.”

08/26/2026

We have something exciting underway at 63rd and King Drive!

While we're always busy making loans, this summer we've been thinking of how CIC can deepen its investment in the neighborhoods in which we work. We're thrilled and honored to be working with artist and Woodlawn resident on an amazing new mural at 63rd and King, at the intersection of Washington Park, Woodlawn, and Greater Grand Crossing. This week, he's been busy hand painting a multi-panel mural on a large corner multifamily rental building owned by an experienced owner-operator and longtime CIC customer.

Our goal is to brighten the streetscape and showcase all that Washington Park has to offer, and we can't wait to reveal the completed mural!

For nearly 20 years, CIC has partnered with this customer to support their real estate goals and investment in Chicago c...
08/26/2026

For nearly 20 years, CIC has partnered with this customer to support their real estate goals and investment in Chicago communities.

We’re excited to continue that partnership through the refinance of a mixed-use property in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood. Congratulations to CIC Senior Loan Officer Marissa Martinez on closing this transaction.

The first episode of Built Different Chicago 🎙️ is finally live! Hosted by our very own Meghan Harte of LISC Chicago and...
08/25/2026

The first episode of Built Different Chicago 🎙️ is finally live! Hosted by our very own Meghan Harte of LISC Chicago and Stacie Young of Community Investment Corporation, Built Different Chicago explores the ways we build our communities, plan the future of our cities, and what it means for all of us.

In our first episode, we brought in guest Becca Goldstein to examine a crucial issue facing our communities: Why Can’t We Get Affordable Housing Right? We also phoned a friend, expert Geoff Smith from the Institute of Housing Studies at DePaul University.

💡 Hear the first episode on Spotify and Apple Podcasts
📩 Visit our website to learn more and subscribe to our newsletter: https://builtdifferentchicago.com/
❗️ New episodes drop bi-monthly

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-cant-we-get-affordable-housing-right/id6796408631?i=1000785348401

Next up in our intern highlights is Anabelle!Anabelle recently graduated from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago...
08/24/2026

Next up in our intern highlights is Anabelle!

Anabelle recently graduated from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago with a focus in Printmedia and Design. With a background in community engagement through the arts, Anabelle brought a unique perspective to CIC's summer Mural Project.

During the internship, Anabelle is helping coordinate a mural project at a property owned by one of CIC's borrowers, working alongside local Chicago artists to bring a creative touch to the neighborhood. Through this experience, Anabelle gained a deeper understanding of Chicago's housing landscape and the role art can play in strengthening communities.

As summer comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to recognize and celebrate the contributions of CIC’s summer interns.T...
08/19/2026

As summer comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to recognize and celebrate the contributions of CIC’s summer interns.

Throughout the season, our interns have brought fresh perspectives, curiosity, and enthusiasm to their teams while gaining valuable experience in affordable housing, community development, and commercial real estate.

We’re kicking off our intern highlights with Anna!

Anna is a member of the Princeton University Class of 2027 studying Economics.

This summer, Anna supported CIC's Credit Administration team, where she assisted with portfolio reviews by analyzing financial statements, inspection data, and property tax information. Through this work, she gained a deeper understanding of how these different pieces of information come together to help monitor commercial real estate loans.

Anna is grateful for the opportunity to learn more about commercial real estate finance, strengthen her analytical skills, and work alongside CIC’s supportive team.

Stay tuned as we continue highlighting the talented interns who joined CIC this summer!

Join CIC Property Management Training as we return to North Lawndale on Saturday, August 22 for a day of learning, conne...
08/18/2026

Join CIC Property Management Training as we return to North Lawndale on Saturday, August 22 for a day of learning, connection, and networking.

Hosted by Lawndale Christian Development Corporation & Friends, this training will provide property managers with valuable tools and resources to strengthen their ability to effectively operate and manage rental properties.

A special thank you to our community partners and hosts: Lawndale Christian Development Corporation, North Lawndale Home Owner’s Association, North Lawndale Community Coordinating Council, and New Covenant CDC for helping bring this training opportunity back to the neighborhood.

Whether you’re looking to expand your property management knowledge or connect with others in the field, we encourage you to join us!

https://bit.ly/4zoXnfW

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