Pathway Lending, a Nashville-based nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution and small business lender, today announced that Paige McVity of Chattanooga has joined as East Tennessee regional director.

As regional director, McVity’s primary responsibilities are to drive loan production across East Tennessee through strategic partnerships, team leadership and targeted outreach in CDFI qualified areas which include low-and moderate-income areas. McVity and her team plans to reach Pathway’s goal to inject $12 million of capital into East Tennessee communities in 2025 that will help small businesses grow, finance more affordable housing opportunities, and increase sustainability measures.

“Paige will be an excellent contributor to the Pathway Lending team,” said Pathway Lending President and CEO Clint Gwin. “Her goal-driven mindset and diverse experience make her the ideal leader to guide us to deepen our mission for East Tennessee communities and small businesses.”

McVity joins Pathway Lending with over two decades of experience in banking, lending and operations, most recently working as the senior vice president at United Community in Chattanooga. Prior to that, she served as a Small Business Administration (SBA) loan officer at BrightBridge Capital also in Chattanooga.

As a graduate of the LSU Graduate School of Banking, McVity focused on process development, coaching and financial stewardship. She is also a Leadership Middle Tennessee and Leadership Cheatham County alumna and holds leadership positions for many non-profit organizations.

About Pathway Lending

Pathway Lending is a Tennessee-based Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) certified by the U.S. Department of the Treasury that propels economic growth in under-resourced communities. Since its establishment in 1999, Pathway has generated more than $1 billion in economic impact as a leading community-focused lender in the Southeast. Over the past 25 years and through its lending and advisory programs, Pathway has financed over 1,500 businesses, delivering more than $587 million in direct lending through its small business, affordable housing, and climate-related loan funds, plus investing $115 million in new markets tax credits. Pathway is committed to creating economic opportunity and lasting impact across Tennessee, serving businesses and communities in Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville and surrounding cities.

In 2024, Pathway funded $61.3 million in loan capital and provided 15,000 hours of education and coaching to 2,800 entrepreneurs. This funding supported 162 affordable multifamily housing units, 2,700 small business jobs and $386,000 in annual energy cost savings. To learn more about the entrepreneurs and communities that Pathway Lending serves, visit PathwayLending.org.