EXPRESS LOAN
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The Express loan, under the authority of the Board of Directors, is created to support the continuity of business for SMEs in Prescott-Russell. Whether is be for:
- publicity campaigns;
- marketing;
- promotional tools;
- improve or refresh equipment;
- leasehold improvements;
- increase inventory;
- help with working capital.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
- Term loans available up to a maximum of $15 000 in the form of financial loans for businesses who qualify;
- Applicable interest rate is the prime rate of the PRCDC + 3%;
- Flexible terms and reimbursement;
- Upon reception of the complete file, a decision will be transmitted within 72 hours (business days);
- Evaluation of the viability of your business venture and assistance obtaining realistic financing;
- Information concerning the government and other program services available to SMEs.
The Express loan cannot be used to repay debts or obligation owed to the Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario or any other municipal/regional government. Grants, bursaries or forgivable loans are not available through the Express loan program.
The business must have completed a minimum of two financial exercises.
The business must have completed a minimum of two financial exercises.
- The business must be situated in the counties of Prescott and Russell.
- The head office must be registered in Ontario.
- The business must create or maintain employment.
- The applicant must have been refused by a financial institution or is in partnership with a financial institution.
- Both the company and the owner must provide proof that they are up to date with government deductions.
Please download and fill out the following documents and submit with you application:
- Appendix A - Financial ratio
- Appendix C - Personal finances of each applicant.
Please submit the following documents with you application:
- Copy of the business registration or articles of incorporation;
- Environmental approvals, permits and studies (if applicable);
- Identification proof with photo;
- Proof of citizenship (for newcomers - if applicable);
- Most recent financial statements (if applicable);
- Applicant and partner last income tax statement or notice of assessment;
- Refusal letter or proof of investment of your financial institution;
- Disclosure of personal information of each applicant;
- Disclosure of information on the company;
- Notice of consent to the Prescott-Russell Community Development Corporation of each applicant;
- Appendix A - Finance ratio
- Appendix C - Personal finances of each applicant.
Before submitting an application
Have you read all the eligibility criteria? Are you eligible for funding according to the criteria?
Do you have all the necessary documents to submit your application?
Click on the following LINK to download the check list of documents to submit. Once all the boxes have been checked, you will then be ready to fill out the application form for financing.
Click on the following LINK for the online version of the Express loan application.
Do you have all the necessary documents to submit your application?
Click on the following LINK to download the check list of documents to submit. Once all the boxes have been checked, you will then be ready to fill out the application form for financing.
Click on the following LINK for the online version of the Express loan application.
If the Board of Directors rejects a proposal for financial assistance, the applicant may appeal the decision to the Board of Directors.
If a client requests an appeal, members of the Board of Directors may be invited to attend a meeting with the client in question. The intention is to have the appeal heard by the required majority of the members. If the request is subsequently refused during the Board of Directors consideration, the applicant with have no further appeal.
If a client requests an appeal, members of the Board of Directors may be invited to attend a meeting with the client in question. The intention is to have the appeal heard by the required majority of the members. If the request is subsequently refused during the Board of Directors consideration, the applicant with have no further appeal.