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FEDERAL

USDA Business and Industry Loan Guarantees

Federal loan guarantees supporting rural businesses, job creation, and economic development.

About this program

USDA Business and Industry Loan Guarantees encourage lenders to finance rural businesses by guaranteeing a portion of eligible loans. Fairbanks-area businesses in eligible rural locations may use the program for real estate, equipment, working capital, acquisition, refinancing, and expansion.

Eligibility

Eligible rural businesses, cooperatives, nonprofits, federally recognized tribes, public bodies, and lenders financing eligible projects.

Requirements

  • Eligible rural location and borrower
  • Participating lender
  • Business plan and financial projections