| Service Area |
Hillsborough and Pinellas
Counties |
| Loan Amount |
$250,000 maximum |
| Loan Access |
Loan Intermediary |
| Use of Funds |
Business assets purchase,
working capital, construction, real estate purchase
|
| Ineligible Use of
Funds |
Distribution to principals
Personal Use |
| Job Creation |
No requirement indicated |
| Eligible Borrower |
Business owned and operated
at least 51% by a racial or ethic minority, women
or veterans |
| Ineligible Businesses |
Businesses engaged in
speculation or investment in rental real estate |
| Repayment Terms |
Dependent upon ability
to repay a use of loan proceeds |
| Interest Rate |
Interest rates may be
fixed or variable and are tied to the prime rate |
| Collateral |
Business and/or personal
assets;
Personal guarantees, cross collateralization |
| Borrower's Equity |
10 to 20% at a minimum |
| Application Fee |
$100.00 nonrefundable
Up to $400.00 Processing Fee |
| Commitment Fee |
None charged by the BBIC
There may be bank related charges |