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Find similar grantsCommercial Real Estate Acquisition Loan (CREAL) Program is sponsored by City of Philadelphia Department of Commerce. The CREAL Program helps Philadelphia small businesses purchase commercial property through commercial mortgage loan financing and grant assistance. Business owners can use the funds to buy property on an eligible commercial corridor.
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The Commercial Real Estate Acquisition Loan (CREAL) Program helps Philadelphia small businesses purchase commercial property through commercial mortgage loan financing and grant assistance. Eligible businesses may receive: Up to $400,000 in commercial mortgage loan financing. Up to $50,000 in grant funding, for down payment and/or closing costs assistance.
Business owners can use the funds to buy property on an eligible commercial corridor. The program will also provide technical assistance to businesses throughout the purchase process. The Commercial Real Estate Acquisition Loan Program is a program of the Department of Commerce .
The CREAL Program is available to eligible small businesses seeking to purchase commercial property within the city of Philadelphia. To qualify, businesses must: Operate within the city of Philadelphia. Be zoned commercial or commercial mixed-use .
Be registered and licensed with the City. Up to date on all City business taxes or in the process of applying for an approved tax payment agreement . While not required, you can get a tax clearance to confirm that your City of Philadelphia tax account is in good standing.
Apply for free tax preparation assistance . To apply, a business owner must have a low-to-moderate income and/or own a business located in a low-to-moderate income area. Businesses interested in the CREAL Program can begin the application process by completing the online inquiry form and submitting the required business documentation.
Complete the CREAL Program inquiry form to provide basic information about your business, property acquisition goals, and financing needs. The program manager will help you start your application process. The program manager will reach out to you regarding your interest form.
They’ll work with you to start the loan application process, including submitting: If you don’t have a business plan or another required document, the program manager can connect you with a technical assistance provider to help complete your loan application. Your complete application will be reviewed. If the program manager determines you are eligible for a loan, you will work with a loan officer to continue the commitment process.
Do not begin work until you have received written approval from the City. Need assistance? Technical assistance may be available to help businesses prepare for the application and underwriting process.
Please contact CREAL@phila. gov if you need assistance. Start your commercial property loan application Begin your application to the CREAL Program by submitting an interest form online.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible small businesses seeking to purchase commercial property within the city of Philadelphia. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $400,000 in commercial mortgage loan financing and up to $50,000 in grant funding for down payment and/or closing costs assistance. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Commercial Real Estate Acquisition Loan (CREAL) Program is funded by City of Philadelphia Department of Commerce. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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