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CARES Act Revolving Loan Fund is sponsored by Mississippi River Regional Planning Commission. The CARES Act Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) offers affordable financing to new business start-ups and business expansions that create jobs and contribute to economic growth in the MRRPC nine-county region (Buffalo, Jackson, Pepin, Pierce, and Trempealeau Counties, among others).
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CARES Act Revolving Loan Fund - Mississippi River Regional Planning Commission The Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) has partnered with the Mississippi River Regional Planning Commission (MRRPC) to oversee and administer a new CARES Act Business Revolving Loan Fund program. This revolving loan fund provides gap financing.
This program will help businesses in Buffalo, Crawford, Jackson, La Crosse, Monroe, Pepin, Pierce, Trempealeau and Vernon Counties. The federally sponsored money is focused on job retention and expansion, so $42,000 can be loaned out for every job retained or created. These funds are intended to help new and existing businesses and non-profits open up or expand.
Loan payback terms are flexible and the interest rates will be 4%-6% on average.
To be eligible, a business must: Utilize the loan for equipment, working capital, or real estate Be located within the MRRPC 9 county region (Buffalo, Crawford, Jackson, La Crosse, Monroe, Pepin, Pierce, Trempealeau, and Vernon) Be working with a financial institution as part of a total financing package Demonstrate the ability to pay back the loan Provide equity for 10% of the entire project Finance Terms and Conditions Loan sizes from $10,000 to $150,000 Repayment terms are up to fifteen years Interest rates are 75% of the Prime Rate listed in the Wall Street Journal Deferrals of principal and/or interest payments may be allowed for up to 12 months Unlimited personal guarantees are required for any owner with a 20% or greater ownership interest in the business Up to $42,000 loaned per job created or retained Interested businesses can complete and submit applications directly to Mississippi River Regional Planning Commission.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: New business start-ups and business expansions that create jobs and contribute to economic growth in the MRRPC nine-county region, with a target to manufacturers, tourism, and selected service industries located in Buff…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
CARES Act Revolving Loan Fund is funded by Mississippi River Regional Planning Commission. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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