$75K
per applicant
Loan
Below-market financing
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Rolling
Apply when you're ready
Moderate
Underwriting required
Low-interest loans of $5,000–$75,000 for Boston small businesses that cannot access conventional financing. Part of Boston's neighborhood small business recovery strategy, with priority for businesses in historically underserved neighborhoods.
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 Boston and have 50 or fewer employees
2.Loans: $5,000–$75,000 at 3% fixed interest
3.Priority for businesses in economic empowerment neighborhoods
4.Must demonstrate business viability and job retention
5.2–5 year repayment term; technical assistance included
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