Aura

Aura is a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) based in San Francisco, California. The company employs 99 people and generates $50 million in annual revenue. Aura provides financial services to working families across the United States. Aura offers affordable, credit-building loans designed to help individuals improve their financial well-being. The company aims to empower borrowers from low and middle-income communities who may face challenges accessing traditional financial products. Aura's mission is to help borrowers build a better future for themselves and their families. Since its founding in 2014, Aura has disbursed hundreds of thousands of loans and operates in over 1,200 locations spanning California, Texas, Illinois, and Arizona. The company stands out by focusing on the whole borrower, recognizing their potential and aspirations beyond their credit score. Aura's commitment to its customers is evident in the fact that over two-thirds see an average credit score increase of 312 points from their first to second loan. To learn more about Aura and its services, visit myaura.com.