Lending

Partner Community Capital™ lends to small to mid-sized businesses, agricultural enterprises and nonprofits that have positive community, economic and environmental impacts, but can’t access traditional financing because of perceived risks.

Capital for Growth

Flexible Capital

We offer flexible financing, and we use careful underwriting and a range of credit enhancement programs to make good loans. We maintain a low loss rate and are AERIS rated. We’re not a below-market or low cost lender. We’re not here to compete with banks. Instead, our mission is to provide access to capital for businesses, farms or non-profits who can’t use traditional sources. That means we take more risk, and so our interest rates are usually higher than traditional lenders. We always encourage entrepreneurs to obtain the lowest cost capital they can, from a traditional lending institution if possible.

Lending Guidelines

Structure

Senior or subordinated debt. To leverage traditional debt from banks and other collateral-based lenders, Partner Community Capital™ can provide the “equity-like” capital that’s hardest to find.

Interest Rate

Interest rates reflect risk; our rates are based a variety of factors, including loan purpose, collateral, cash flow, and business profitability.

Amount

Amount: $5,000 up to $2,000,000, as senior or subordinated debt. Need more? We may be able to help. Our loans can stand alone or be part of a larger funding package that includes traditional debt from banks and other lenders. Our loans can also serve as gap or interim financing.

Uses

  • Business acquisition
  • Land and/or building purchase
  • New building construction
  • Building renovation/leasehold improvements
  • Equipment (including vehicles)
  • Refinance debt (in some cases)
  • Working capital (including inventory)
  • Cost-saving energy upgrades

Credit Enhancements & Guarantees

Partner Community Capital™ is an SBA 7(a) Community Advantage Lender and is certified by the USDA as a Business & Industry Guarantee (B&I), Intermediary Relending Program (IRP), and Rural Microenterprise Assistance Program (RMAP) lender.  Partner Community Capital™ charges an origination fee of 1%- 2% of the loan amount, depending on the type of project.  Borrowers pay all loan closing costs, including filing fees and attorney’s fees.  The origination fee and loan closing costs can be financed, at the option of the borrower, as part of the loan. Partner Community Capital™ is an Equal Opportunity Provider
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