EDA
Revolving Loan Fund Program
The EDA Revolving Loan Fund Program assists expanding
small businesses with their fixed-asset and working
capital needs by providing intermediate and long-term
financing at below-market interest rates.
Funds can be used for:
Purchasing land to construct commercial or industrial
facilities.
Purchasing, expanding or improving existing facilities.
Inventory and working capital, including leasehold
improvements and related soft costs.
Financing Method:
A financial institution provides 57% of the
total project cost.
RLF provides up to 33% of the total project cost.
Equity Requirement:
Borrower provides 10% cash injection.
Loan Amount:
Minimum of $15,000 to a maximum of $200,000,
not to exceed 33% of total project cost.
Maturity:
Flexible terms tied to the life of the assets
being financed.
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Interest
Rate:
7%, based on current prime rate.
| Actual interest
rates will be based on the current
prime rate at the time of loan application
and closing. |
Collateral:
Second mortgage on land and building.
Lien on furniture, fixtures, equipment and lease
assignment.
Personal guarantees with other pledged assets,
as needed.
Benefits to the Borrower:
Below-market fixed interest rates.
Flexible terms.
Low equity requirement.
Size Standards:
Total assets less than $9 million, net worth
less than $4 million, and net profit after taxes
must average less than $400,000 over the last
two years.
Eligible area:
City of San Antonio.
South Texas Business
Fund
is an SBA Accredited Lender |