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Small Business Catalyst Fund

Is your small business looking for a working capital loan to cover expenses like equipment upgrades, payroll, or other operational costs?  Created in partnership between Community Reinvestment Fund, USA and Fifth Third Bank, the Small Business Catalyst Fund is here to help!

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The Small Business Catalyst Fund is offering working capital financing from $10,000 - $750,000 for eligible small businesses operating in select areas across the region.​

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If access to this limited loan funding would help you grow your business, complete an intro questionnaire today to get started!

Questions?

Please contact Maria Terry.

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Funding made possible by:

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About ​the Small Business
Catalyst Fund

Loan Details

  • $5,000 minimum

  • $750,000 maximum

  • 7.5% fixed interest

  • 60 months term and amortization

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Loan can be used for

  • Working capital

  • Refinance

  • Capital assets acquisition

Eligibility

  • For-profit small businesses with a maximum annual revenue no greater than $10 million

  • Eligible businesses must operate within the program’s focus area. These states include: Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee and West Virginia.

​Get started by filling out the quesstionaire:

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The Economic & Community Development Institute (ECDI) is one of the top U.S. SBA intermediary microlenders with a mission to invest in people to create measurable and enduring social and economic change. ECDI provides responsible, affordable lending and comprehensive small business development services to help meet the needs of small businesses. ECDI’s target population includes low-moderate income individuals and those otherwise precluded from funding from a traditional financial institution.

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