Areas Served: Oakland California districts including; North Oakland,Eastlake/San Antonio/Chinatown, Western Oakland, Central Oakland, Fruitvale/San Antonio, Central East Oakland and Elmhurst


For more than three decades, OBDC Finance has helped San Francisco Bay Area businesses start and expand by providing term loans, pre-loan advising, and access to a network of trusted entrepreneurial resources. OBDC Finance focuses on supporting the establishment and growth of small businesses that create jobs and spur economic activity in low-to-moderate income communities in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, and Solano counties. This loan is specific to certain districts in Oakland California(North Oakland,Eastlake/San Antonio/Chinatown, Western Oakland, Central Oakland, Fruitvale/San Antonio, Central East Oakland and Elmhurst) Loan Amounts – $5,000 to $249,500 – Interest Rates | 5% to 9% – Loan Terms | Variable Acceptable Loan Uses:
  • Furniture, Fixtures, Machinery, Equipment
  • Supplies, Materials, Inventory
  • Tenant Improvements

Working Capital Basic Eligibility:

In order to receive a loan from OBDC Finance, a business must.
  • Be a for-profit business (nonprofits and governmental entities are ineligible).
  • Be located within one of Oakland’s seven Community Development Districts.
    • Oakland-based businesses not located in one of these areas may apply for the Bay Area Small Business Loan.
  • Create and/or retain jobs in low-to-moderate income communities (select loan funds only)
Additionally, the business owner(s) applying for the loan must:
  • Possess Management and/or Direct Industry Experience
  • Be able to Demonstrate Repayment Ability
  • Have Reasonable Credit History
  • Be a United States Citizen or Documented Resident
  • Offer collateral (loans over $35,000) and provide a personal guarantee (all loans)
Contact Information OBDC Small Business Finance Address: 825 Washington Street City: Oakland State: California Website: https://www.obdc.com/

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