Micro Loan Program
Description To improve the economic vitality of Southwest Montana by encouraging the growth of small businesses that will help diversify and stabilize local economies. Use of Funds Working capital; Furniture; Fixtures & Equipment; Land & Building Purchases; Revolving Lines of Credit. Financing Methods Headwaters RC&D Area, Inc. provides direct funding of Micro loans. Bank loan guarantees possible in certain circumstances. Qualification Small Businesses with fewer than 10 employees, gross revenues under $1,000,000 and located within Headwaters seven county Economic Development District. Loan Amounts $5,000 to $100,000 Term of Loan Working Capital: 2 - 7 years Equipment: 10 Years Maximum (based on life of equipment) Land/Buildings (Purchase): 10-15 Years Lines of Credit: 1 Year Interest Rate (Subject to Change) Ranges from 3% to 4% over prime rate as published in the Wall Street Journal, based on risk and fixed at time of loan approval. Fees (Subject to Change) Loan Fee: $200 or 1% of loan amount, whichever is greater. Loan Loss Reserve Fee: 2% of loan amount. Collateral Available Business and Personal Assets. Equity & Matching Funds Requirements Equity: Case by Case Basis Matching Funds: None Required Back to Loan Program Home Page |