State Small Business Credit Initiative (PA-SSBCI)

Maximum Loan

  • This loan program will finance up to 50% of total eligible project costs up to $100,000 (minimum $5,000)

Eligible Uses

  • Machinery and equipment purchases (new or used) and related expenses
  • Working capital

Terms

  • Machinery & Equipment- up to 10 years
  • Working Capital- 3 years

Rates

  • Revolving loan fund financing is available to eligible small businesses with interest rates starting at 4.69% fixed for the term of the loan. Rates may change based on the prime rate of interest 

Collateral

  • Loans are secured by lien positions on collateral at the highest level of priority to accommodate the borrower's ability to raise debt and equity capital
  • Generally personal guarantees and assignment of life insurance are required on principals

Jobs

  • The creation or retention of one full-time job per every $50,000 in borrowed funds

Fees

  • $450 fee is due with the executed commitment letter
  • At closing, borrower must pay a closing fee equal to 1% of the loan
  • The commitment and closing fee shall not exceed 2% of the loan 
  • No annual or servicing fees
  • No prepayment penalty on Northwest Commission Revolving Loan Funds