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          Finance Authority Financing your future.

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          Lending Rates

           

          4.00%

          		 Interim Financing Rate

          4.50%

          		 Projected Debenture Rate

           

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          The FNFA

          In 1992 it was just an idea: a non-profit corporation that is a First Nation government-owned and controlled institution. It was developed to provide all First Nations with the same finance instruments that are available to other levels of government in Canada. The vision was to build safe, healthy, and prosperous communities –
          “By First Nations, for First Nations.”

          Now it is a reality.

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          Exemplifying Innovation And Excellence.

          FNFA is honoured to receive the 2018 Governor General’s Innovation Award.

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          Realization of a Community Vision.

          FNFA helps First Nation communities build their own futures on their own terms.

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          New Look. Same Passion.

          Read about FNFA’s brand refresh project.

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          News

          FNFA LOANING TO SPVs: THE NEXT STEP IN A STRONGER, INDIGENOUS LOAN GUARANTEE PROGRAM

          For Immediate Release: March 26, 2025 Westbank First Nation, British Columbia – First Nations Finance Authority (FNFA) applauds the Government of Canada’s recent move to increase the funding authority for the Canada Indigenous Loan Guarantee Corporation from $5 billion to $10 billion. This decision to expand the Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program (ILGP) to cover not […]

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          FNFA FIRST NATION ARTIST CONTEST: CELEBRATING TRADITION AND CULTURE

          Frequently asked questions: Q: Who is the selection committee? A: The selection committee is comprised of senior leadership on the FNFA management team. Q: Is there a theme to the art contest? A: Yes, the theme we are looking to explore includes, but is not limited to: economic reconciliation, economic sovereignty, opportunities for future generations, […]

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          CANADA’S NEW INDIGENOUS-RUN CAPITAL MARKETS FIRMS HITTING THEIR STRIDE

          Published in The Globe and Mail, February 15, 2025, by Jameson Berkow, Capital Markets Reporter Clint Davis never thought he would live to see an Indigenous-owned investment dealer launch in Canada. Today, the 54-year-old Inuk from Labrador is chief executive officer of Cedar Leaf Capital, an investment dealer majority-owned by three Indigenous shareholders: Nch’kay’ Development […]

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          Interim Financing Rate

          4.00%

          Finance Rates

          Projected Debenture Rate

          4.50%