$500K
per applicant
Loan
Below-market financing
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Rolling
Apply when you're ready
Moderate
Underwriting required
Provides gap financing loans to Baltimore City businesses that cannot secure full conventional funding. Supports startups, expansions, and relocations that create jobs for Baltimore residents.
Do I qualify?
Answer the questions below to get an instant self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.
1.Business must be located in or relocating to Baltimore City
2.Must create or retain at least 2 full-time jobs per $25,000 borrowed
3.Loan size: $25,000–$500,000
4.Priority: minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses
5.Personal guarantee and collateral required
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