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BUSINESS LOANS & FINANCING

Entrepreneurs' Loan Guarantee Program

Are you a candidate for financing from the Entrepreneurs' Loan Guarantee Program?

  • Do you need $1,000-$25,000 to get your new or existing business off the ground?
  • Have you owned your business for less than 18 months?
  • With help, could you write a simple business plan for your new or existing business?
  • Is your business located in Kandiyohi County?

If you answered yes, you may be a candidate for the Entrepreneurs' Loan Guarantee Program.

 

LOANS

The loan may be used for:

  • real estate purchases
  • building construction, expansion or leasehold improvements
  • equipment purchases
  • working capital

The minimum loan amount is $1,000 and the maximum amount is $25,000.

The maximum term is 5 years.  However, the loan can be amortized up to 10 years based upon use of the funds and collateral.

A 1% fee of the amount borrowed is charged.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must:

  • be an individual over 18 years of age;
  • be a resident of Kandiyohi County;
  • be actively involved in the business;
  • have at least 50% ownership in the business.

The business must:

  • be owned and operated by the borrower less than 18 months,
  • be a business eligible under Small Business Administration (SBA) guidelines
  • be located within Kandiyohi County;
  • provide economic benefit to Kandiyohi County.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must submit:

  • a completed application form
  • a completed business plan
  • documentation as to business status

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Participants are encouraged to receive technical assistance from:

For more information, please contact:

Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar Economic Development Commission
312 Fourth Street SW, Suite 2
P.O. Box 1783
Willmar, MN 56201
Phone (320)235-7370 or (888) 815-7370
Fax (320) 231-2320
edp@kandiyohi.com

The Entrepreneurs' Loan Guarantee Program was established in 2005 to provide general business financing to qualified individuals starting a new business in Kandiyohi County.

The fund is administered by the Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar Economic Development Commission's (EDC) Finance Committee.  The EDC actively encourages economic development in the Kandiyohi County area.

Participating Kandiyohi County Banks

Application Form

Business Plan Form

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