City Survey: Philadelphia
Philadelphia is home to an impressive collection of community banks, credit unions, and mission-driven financial institutions that have survived for generations. From Black-owned banks and immigrant-focused lenders to local savings banks with deep neighborhood roots, these Better Banking Options help keep deposits working in Philadelphia communities.
Why You Should Be Banking With Pacific Global Bank
Pacific Global Bank is a community-focused CDFI serving Chicago’s Chinatown and Southside with bilingual banking services, affordable housing loans, and investment in immigrant communities. As a Minority Depository Institution dedicated to Chinese-speaking customers, the bank helps expand access to homeownership and financial services for underserved populations across Chicago.
Banking Landscapes: The Micro and the Macro
As large banks absorb smaller ones, America’s financial landscape grows more consolidated—but not necessarily more equitable. From Charlotte to Appalachia, the future of community banking depends on protecting small local institutions that keep capital circulating close to home.
Why You Should Be Banking With Asian Bank
Asian Bank, a Minority Depository Institution in Philadelphia’s Chinatown, provides small-business and housing loans to immigrant families and non-English-speaking communities—proving that inclusive, community-driven banking still thrives.