A business doesn’t meet your credit box? No problem.
Our sister organization, B:Side Fund may be able to help. No need to worry about predatory interest rates or unclear terms. We pride ourselves in being an inclusive lender to help more businesses become bankable.
Through a combination of grants, program-related investments, and loans from our funding partners, we have created new capital opportunities for early to mid-stage businesses located in Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah.
overview
Loans up to $350,000 for a variety of uses
Financing for early to mid-stage businesses
Business must be for-profit, located within the U.S., and has a demonstrated need for credit
Loan Program Benefits
Helps spur economic development and access to capital for underserved communities
Approval times are typically quicker than other SBA programs with streamlined paperwork
Can finance a variety of business purposes
Loans available to businesses that don’t qualify for traditional bank financing
Builds business credit
Why Partner with B:Side?
We may be able to help your un-bankable clients, so that you can provide traditional financing down the road
Partnering with us helps to further our mission, create jobs, and spur economic growth
We serve Spanish-speaking clients with dedicated services and applications, ensuring accessibility for a diverse range of businesses
Refer Pre-Bankable Businesses
Let us know if you have a potential client that doesn’t meet your bank’s credit standards.
Reach out to one of our Client Relations Officers so that they can connect with the business owner and help determine if they might be eligible for financing.
If they’re not eligible, then we’ll do our best to connect them with other resources that may be able to help.
If they are eligible, we will work with them throughout the application, closing, and funding process.
Direct Lending By the Numbers
2022 Impact:
15
Loans Approved
$2,034,076
Total Project Financing
158
Jobs Created or Retained