Areas Served: Merrimack Valley communities of Amesbury, Andover, Boxford, Georgetown, Groveland, Haverhill, Lawrence, Merrimac, Methuen, Newbury, Newburyport, North Andover, Rowley, Salisbury and West Newbury.
Merrimack Valley Economic Development Corporation (MVED), a non-profit subsidiary of the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, has established a revolving loan fund to support the growth and retention of jobs in the Merrimack Valley.
The Merrimack Valley Economic Development Loan Fund is made possible primarily by funding from the U.S. Economic Development Administration and the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development.
Funds are available to provide gap financing for small business, industrial and some commercial projects.
Two primary Loan Fund services Financing – Gap financing to supplement private financing inadequate to meet a need – Flexible terms and relaxed underwriting criteria to open the window of creative financing opportunities – Favorable interest rates adequate to achieve a positive debt service coverage Identification and coordination of supportive resources, including: technical assistance, job training, and business development through the Massachusetts Office of Business Development and other business agencies.
How It Works Under the Loan Fund Program, MVED provides loans in the range of $25,000 to $100,000, often used as gap financing on a larger project.
The MVED portion of the project is typically less than 20 percent.
Interest RateTied to market rates and fixed for the term Loan TermUp to 10 years Eligible Recipients Private, for-profit businesses unable to obtain adequate financing from private sources, such as: – Young firms with sound business plans, managerial capability, and significant equity investment – Smaller firms with a credible history and in need of small loans unavailable from traditional sources – Mature firms reorganizing to improve operations or realize an important market opportunity, such as defense contractors or textile/apparel firms Eligible Projects Any project that demonstrates a need for the loan my qualify.
For example, acquisition of land and buildings, construction and/or renovation, equipment and furnishing, and working capital.
Geographic Coverage Eligible businesses must be located in the Merrimack Valley communities of Amesbury, Andover, Boxford, Georgetown, Groveland, Haverhill, Lawrence, Merrimac, Methuen, Newbury, Newburyport, North Andover, Rowley, Salisbury and West Newbury.
Loan fund restrictions may apply to certain communities.
Contact InformationMerrimack Valley Planning Commission
Address: 160 Main St
City: Haverhill
State: Massachusetts
Website:
http://mvpc.org/programs/economic-development/small-business-loan-fund/
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