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PA Catalyst Loan Fund

Program Information

  • Financing for real estate, leasehold improvements, equipment and working capital
  • The program accepts subordinate lien positions which accommodate other financing
  • Below market, fixed rate business term loans
  • Flexible underwriting standards focused on repayment ability and borrower history
  • Requires private lenders such as banks to be part of the project funding (1:1 Match)
  • Amortization periods based on use of proceeds with a three-to-five-year balloon payments
  • Program focused on providing capital to SEDI borrowers and businesses in CDFI-designated areas

Program Requirements

  • Historic business financial data for existing businesses and/or business plans for new and expanding businesses
  • Historic personal financial and credit data for owners
  • Ownership required to personally guarantee the loans
  • For each dollar funded by the program, at least one dollar must be lent from a business lender

Contact Us

Chris McHenry

VP, Development Finance

610.321.8239

Bob Glendenning

Development Finance Consultant

484.458-3318.

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