Fast, Friendly Financing for Philadelphia’s Future

We are a source of short term financing that guides you along the way, and moves quickly, to help you succeed in a competitive real estate market. Jumpstart Philly offers acquisition and construction financing for residential and mixed-use investment projects throughout the City of Philadelphia. We are more than a bank, we’re a non-traditional, community-driven lender ready to see you succeed.

We are excited to work with you to reduce blight, build wealth locally, encourage a healthy mix of affordable and market-rate housing, and help investors become more attractive to traditional lenders.

What We Do

Education & Resources

Jumpstart Philly, along with other Jumpstart programs, provides various opportunities for new and experienced real estate developers to increase their knowledge base. You can sign up for a Jumpstart Training Program, a JUMPinar, listen to podcasts, and review other great resources.

Find a Training Program

Not yet a graduate of a Jumpstart Training Program? Find a Jumpstart Training Program near you!

Our Impact

  • Closed 500+ Loans for Renovating Investment Properties

  • Committed $67 Million in Loans

  • Average $133K per Loan 

  • Financed the Renovation of 600+ Housing Units

“With Jumpstart, everyone wins - aspiring developers, longtime residents, and other community partners all benefit from additional investment in their neighborhood.”

— Ken Weinstein, Founder of Jumpstart Germantown, Jumpstart Philly, and President of Philly Office Retail