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Business Loans

Eligibility Requirements:

All loan applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Applicants must be at least 19 years of age.
  • Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or have a permanent residence card (I-551) or have an arrival-departure card (I-94) with a departure date that exceeds the term of the loan.
  • Completion of required loan documentation.
  • Borrower must have reasonable credit, or have demonstrated a willingness to repay debt by rectifying past credit problems.
  • Applicant requesting the loan must be the business owner or senior partner and be willing to personally guaranty the note.

Business Loan Fund Use:

Businesses can use CDR’s loan capital for the following items, but is not limited to:

  • Real Estate
  • Equipment
  • Furniture & Fixtures
  • Inventory
  • Working Capital

Required Documentation:

  • Business Loan Application
  • Personal Financial Statement
  • $20 Application Fee
  • History of the business
  • Resume or Management Summary of all principals
  • Copy of Photo I.D. & Social Security cards
  • Personal tax returns for the last 2 years
  • Business tax returns or financials (balance sheet and income statement) for the last 3 years
  • If not a U. S. Citizen- a copy of I-551 or I-94 card required
  • If request is greater than $50,000- denial documentation from a bank.
  • Any other documentation that may be required.  

Fees:

  • $20 Application fee
  • 1% loan processing fee
    or
    $100 SBA Microloan annual administrative fee
  • $200 loan closing fee
  • Real Estate closing –any fees charged by the title company.

Interest Rates and Terms:

Rates and terms are based on project, collateral and amount. Interest rates are comparable to commercial lenders, while terms may be more flexible.

To apply for a loan simply open the application form, print it out, and return it to our office.

OPEN APPLICATION FORM

You will need adobe reader, which can be downloaded for free , to see and print out our loan application.

Who to Contact:

General Questions:
Rick Wallace
402.436.2386
email

Training Questions:
402.436.2435
email

Loan Questions:
John Fleming
402.436.2388
email

NMTC Questions:
Mark Koller
402.441.3089
email

Mailing Address:
Community Development Resources
285 S. 68th Street Place
Suite 520
Lincoln, NE 68510

Fax:
402.436.2439

Hours:
Monday - Friday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.