FAQs How to Receive a LEAF Loan I have a small business outside of Massachusetts that is not a cooperative, employee-owned or community land trust. May I qualify for a loan? Expand NO. Visit the Request a Loan page to find a loan right for you. I have an idea for a business but need capital in MA. Can LEAF help me? Expand Possibly. Request a Loan I am starting up a cooperative. It’s not in New England. Can I apply for a LEAF loan? Expand YES Request a Loan What’s a cooperative? Expand How to Invest in LEAF I’m an individual- how can invest in LEAF? Expand What is a CDFI? Expand To learn about CDFI's visit Community Development Financial Institution Is LEAF a non-profit organization? Expand Yes.