IMPACT
Since 2017, we’ve committed over $25 million in leverage to underserved communities and neighborhoods throughout Texas. Our Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) status, obtained in 2021, underscores our dedication to serving small businesses across the Greater Houston Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). By focusing on locally-owned small businesses located in LMI neighborhoods, we aim to address the deep distress experienced by these entrepreneurs in accessing mainstream capital to operate and grow their ventures.
MISSION
Minority Owned - Mission Driven
Private Leverage exists to serve a community of borrowers that exhibit character, yet are underserved by traditional capital markets. We embrace economic empowerment as a solution to many of our client's needs, and look to provide leverage in the form of private lending to assist in their journey. Our relationships must create win/win/win solutions for the Borrower, Community, and Private Leverage.
Transactions
Type:
PURCHASE
Loan Amount:
$144,000
Date:
January 2026
Location:
77336
Type:
PURCHASE
Loan Amount:
$170,000
Date:
January 2026
Location:
77433
Type:
PURCHASE
Loan Amount:
$135,000
Date:
February 2025
Location:
77521
Type:
REFINANCE
Loan Amount:
$185,000
Date:
June 2025
Location:
75237
Type:
PURCHASE
Loan Amount:
$200,000
Date:
January 2026
Location:
77584
Type:
REFINANCE
Loan Amount:
$640,000
Date:
September 2024
Location:
77058
Type:
PURCHASE
Loan Amount:
$160,000
Date:
January 2025
Location:
77089
Type:
REFINANCE
Loan Amount:
$1,300,000
Date:
June 2025
Location:
77019
Type:
PURCHASE
Loan Amount:
$200,000
Date:
January 2026
Location:
77004
Type:
REFINANCE
Loan Amount:
$200,000
Date:
August 2024
Location:
77018
Type:
PURCHASE
Loan Amount:
$110,000
Date:
February 2025
Location:
75241
Type:
REFINANCE
Loan Amount:
$717,000
Date:
June 2025
Location:
77373
Our Advisory Board
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Tiffany Taylor
Leads the C3 Impact Fund, bringing expertise in strategic planning and capital raising from roles at Wintrust Financial and J.P. Morgan.
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Paul Culpeper
An Attorney at The Culpeper Law Firm, specializes in real estate, debt resolution, and business law, offering effective solutions to clients in Fort Bend County.
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Mark Praigg
A managing partner at Woodside Consulting, supports minority entrepreneurs through business consulting and resources, with extensive experience in community relations and advising.
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Yasmin Ortiz
A Realtor and Property Manager at Oakleaf Management, provides commercial real estate services throughout Houston, Texas, contributing valuable insights to the board.
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Tony Black (in memoriam)
President of the BCM Credit Union, leads efforts to deliver financial services to healthcare professionals, leveraging 23 years of experience.
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