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Colorado Enterprise Fund Microloans is a lending program from Colorado Enterprise Fund (CEF), a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), that provides access to capital for small businesses in Colorado that do not qualify for traditional bank financing. CEF offers loans ranging from $1,000 to $50,000 through its microloan program, as well as SBA 7(a) loans up to $1 million.
The program prioritizes underserved entrepreneurs including women, minorities, veterans, and low-income business owners. Unique to CEF, all borrowers receive free Business Navigation services — coaching and education throughout the life of the loan — to help businesses grow and succeed. Eligible applicants must operate a small business in Colorado.
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Colorado Enterprise Fund | Colorado Enterprise Fund Passwords are case sensitive Click here for COVID-19 Resources & Information --> We provide access to capital for CEF is a nonprofit CDFI small business lender creating impact for underserved Colorado entrepreneurs and communities. We provide access to capital for small businesses that don’t qualify for traditional financing guidelines.
CEF helps small businesses that don’t meet traditional financing guidelines with loans up to $1M including SBA 7(a) & micro loans. We can usually work with borrowers who have: CEF is dedicated to building businesses, driving economic development, and creating jobs. CEF provides FREE Business Navigation services (coaching and education) throughout the life of the loan to help your business be successful.
Banker & Partner Referral We help fill the gap between conventional lenders and high-interest credit cards/payday-type loans. We are allies, joining forces with financial institutions and other organizations to help entrepreneurs get the capital they need for their businesses. Supported Small Businesses Million in Capital Disbursed Business Navigation Hours Considering purchasing commercial real estate?
See if CEF can help you build equity and reduce reliance on landlords and hidden costs with a CRE loan. Evento dinámico para empoderar a emprendedores y dueños de negocios latinos mediante talleres, paneles, informativos y conferencias magistrales con expertos en negocios. We're excited for you to explore this report and learn about our achievements throughout the year!.
CEF Awarded 2025 SBA 7(a) Small Lender of the Year - Colorado! We're excited to announce that Colorado Enterprise Fund has been named the 2025 SBA 7(a) Small Lender of the Year - Colorado. We are very proud and honored to receive this award.
We offer many different loan solutions up to $1M to meet your needs. We will find the right solution to give you the best interest rate and fit your business needs. CEF is dedicated to building businesses, driving economic development, and creating jobs.
Who is Colorado Enterprise Fund? Colorado Enterprise Fund (CEF) is a non-profit CDFI small business lender committed to helping entrepreneurs start and grow their business. CEF is Lending with Impact.
We fill the gap between mainstream banks and high-interest credit card/payday-type loans. FREE Business Navigation Services (coaching) Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the small business world, our business navigators are here to help you succeed. Colorado Small Businesses Business Navigation (Coaching) Hours Please Enter Your Email Address to Download the Toolkit Please correct the marked field(s) below.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Small businesses in Colorado (including Boulder); underserved entrepreneurs (women, minorities, veterans, low-income preferred); basic credit qualifications required; must meet standard loan terms Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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