Areas Served: Addison County
Addison County Economic Development Corporation operates several Revolving Loan Funds to help fulfill its mission of helping businesses in all stages of growth retain and create good paying jobs in Addison County, Vermont.
ACEDC provides fixed rate loans to businesses of between $5,000 $100,000. As loans are repaid, they are reinvested in the community by ACEDC in the form of new loans to other businesses.
ACEDC’s revolving loan funds come primarily from the USDA Rural Development Intermediary Relending Program.
ACEDC’s loan fund is different from conventional lending programs because it can finance businesses that are having difficulty obtaining traditional financing due to the unproven nature of their business, their small size, collateral situation, or unconventional product line.
Who Qualifies for ACEDC’s Revolving Loan Fund? Funds are available for both existing and start-up businesses.
ACEDC works with local banks and other financial institutions, often serving as the gap financing piece to help meet the unmet funding needs of area businesses.
Loans are available for a wide range of initiatives as described below.
ACEDC is an equal opportunity lender, with funds available on a non-discriminatory basis.
What Can I Use ACEDC’s Revolving Loan Fund For? – Loans must be used for community development projects, the establishment of new businesses, expansion of existing business, creation of employment opportunities, or saving existing jobs.
– Loans may be used for, but are not limited to: – Business and industrial acquisitions when the loan will keep the business from closing, prevent the loss of employment opportunities, or provide expanded job opportunities – Business construction, conversion, enlargement, repair, modernization, or development – Purchase and development of land, easements, rights-of-way, buildings, facilities, leases, or materials – Equipment purchases, leasehold improvements, machinery, or supplies – Pollution control and abatement.
– Transportation services – Start-up operating costs – Feasibility studies – Working capital (long term) What Are Ineligible Purposes for ACEDC’s Revolving Loan Fund? Loans from ACEDC may not be used for: – Lines of credit – Agricultural production – Refinancing existing debt (except in limited circumstances) – Golf courses or race tracks What Are The Rates and Terms of These Loans? Interest rates are fixed for the term of the loan.
The rate for each loan is set by the Loan Committee and based on consideration of such things as collateral coverage and other risk factors.
The term of a loan will vary depending upon the use of funds, but are typically 3-10 years in length.
Loans for building or land purchase may have longer terms.
ACEDC will finance up to 40% of a project, not to exceed $100,000. Typically, a bank or other lender will finance 50% of the project and the remaining 10% will be in the form of owner equity.
A non-refundable $100 application fee is required at the time of application.
If the loan is approved, a 0.05% commitment fee is required and additional closing costs may apply.
Contact InformationAddison County Economic Development Corporation
Address: 1590 US Route 7S – Suite 8
City: Middlebury
State: Vermont
Website:
http://addisoncountyedc.org/services/loans
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