Community Advantage Recovery Loan

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering a new financial assistance loan expressly for existing small and start-up businesses in underserved areas through the Community Investment Corporation (http://ciclending.com/) in Connecticut.

This loan program offers financial and technical assistance to help small businesses adapt to changing business conditions in the COVID-19 environment and strengthen their ability to manage through potential future disruptions.

The technical assistance portion consists of fifteen hours (15) of required advising, which must be completed during the first six months of the loan term. It can include such topics as business planning, financial management strategies to build cash reserves and reduce expenses, operations management, and marketing and e-commerce, based on the business’ needs.

What Businesses Need to Know:

• Allowable Uses: Working capital, inventory, equipment, and real estate purchases
• Loan Amount: $50,000 to $250,000
• Loan Term
  • Minimum 5 years
  • Maximum 10 years for working capital & equipment, 25 years for real estate
  • 10% minimum downpayment
• Interest Rate: Maximum Prime + 6%
• Collateral Required: All loans shall be secured by available assets of the borrower and its principals to the extent necessary to protect the interests of the lender

The SBA will cover the payment of principal, interest, and other fees for the first six months.

To apply, contact the Community Investment Corporation at http://ciclending.com/community-advantage-loans/