Type of Program: Direct loans to small businesses.
Financing Available: $35,000. If amount is over $15,000, must have denial letter from financial institution. Priority will be given to projects under $7,500.
Use of Loan Proceeds: Working Capital, inventory, supplies, furniture, fixtures, machinery, leasehold improvements and equipment. Real estate purchases are not eligible.
Term of Loan: Maximum maturity of 6 years.
Interest Rate: Rate shall not exceed four percentage points above Prime lending rate fixed at the time of approval (currently fixed at 10%).
Down Payment: None required. Each situation will be evaluated consistent with sound credit policies.
Process Time: 30-45 days from receipt of completed application. Application deadline is the 1st Wednesday of each month.
Collateral: First lien on any assets financed by microloan proceeds and other collateral deemed appropriate under the circumstances.
Guarantees: Personal Guaranty required of business owner(s).
Eligible Businesses: Must meet SBA size standards.
Ineligible Businesses: Non-profit, consumer and marketing coops, floor plans, gambling concerns, any concern involved in speculation.
Area of Operation: Cherokee, Ida, Monona, Plymouth, Sioux, and Woodbury counties in Iowa; Dakota and Dixon counties in Nebraska; Union and Clay counties in South Dakota.
Technical Assistance: Borrowers must agree to cooperate with SEDC in development of a plan for intensive technical assistance provided by SEDC at no cost to borrower.
Job Creation Criteria: Creation of new jobs not required.
Fees: $20.00 credit report fee and all costs involved in closing the loan (approximately $250.00).
Contact:
Siouxland Economic Development Corporation (SEDC)
1106 Historic 4th Street, Suite 201
Sioux City, Iowa 51101
Phone 712-279-6430
Email sedc@siouxlandedc.com
This institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider.