Aura
Financial ServicesCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
Aura is a financial services company organized as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that provides affordable, credit-building loans to working families in America. Operating within the financial technology space, Aura aims to support fairness and financial inclusion by considering borrowers as individuals rather than solely as credit scores, with a focus on helping customers build credit and work toward financial security. The organization serves low- and middle-income communities across California, Texas, Illinois, and Arizona, and has a presence in more than 1,200 locations. Headquartered in San Francisco, Aura has been active since its launch in 2014 and reports a history of offering affordable loan options designed to help borrowers improve their credit profiles, with many customers showing significant credit score improvements after initial loans. The company’s stated mission centers on empowering borrowers to pursue their goals and dreams by providing a partnering approach to their financial journeys.