Areas Served: East Harlem – East of 96th Street to 142nd Street, from Fifth Ave. to the Harlem River and the Community Board #11 area.
EHBCC provides loans for small businesses located, or to be located in, East Harlem, New York.
The loans can be used for working capital, inventory, and equipment.
The loans range from $500 to $50,000 and can also be used for renovations of commercial or retail properties, owned or leased; marketing or advertising.
Loans to small businesses are provided on a case by case basis.
All loans are secured by liens on business assets and the personal guarantee of principal(s).
Lending criteria vary according to loan size, use of loan proceeds, term of loan, credit history, and collateral available.
Each loan request is evaluated on its individual strengths and weaknesses and the company/principal’s ability to repay the loan.
This is determined by an analysis of past and/or projected income and expenses, credit/repayment history of principal owners, and industry/market trends.
Types of Financing Include: Fixed Asset Financing: EHBCC provides loans of up to $50,000 for the purchase or improvement of real property, including land and building acquisition, construction and renovation, leasehold improvements, signage, machinery and equipment.
Working Capital Financing: EHBCC provides loans of up to $50,000 including lines of credit and seasonal inventory loans.
Loan and Investment Partnership Financing: EHBCC provides access to an array of additional loan and investment products in partnership with entities such as the Riverside Church Loan Fund, Grow America Fund, Statewide Zone Capital Corporation, Seedco Capital Partners, Banco Popular, Citibank, and others.
Express Loans: In response to East Harlem’s start-up and established businesses needs, EHBCC provides micro loans that range from $500-$2,500 and that are often required for immediate inventory and working capital.
Contact Information
East Harlem Business Capital Corporation
Address: 2261-63 First Avenue, 3rd Floor
City: New York
State: New York
Website:
https://ehbcc.org/
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