Program

Lehigh & Northampton Counties Revolving Loan Fund (RLF)

Minimum/Maximum Amounts

$10,000 to $50,000 or up to 30% of total project cost; not to exceed $50,000; not less than $10,000.

Eligible Activities

Land, buildings, renovations, equipment, machinery and working capital.

Term & Amortization

Varies with loan request; 3-7 years allowable; typically 5 years.

Rate

Fixed at 1% below Wall Street Prime Rate

Fees

$100 application fee (non-refundable); upon approval, $500 legal fee, 1% settlement fee

Special Notes

10% equity is required on most projects; each $10,000 borrowed requires creation of one permanent full-time job; focused primarily on small to medium manufacturers.

Where to Apply

Small Business Development Center
Lehigh University, Rauch Business Center
621 Taylor St.
Bethlehem, PA 18015-3117

Contact Person

Christopher Jones, RLF Administrator
Phone: 610-758-5030 
Fax:      610-758-5205

Web link

www.lehigh.edu/~insbdc

 

 

This page was last updated 01/30/06.  For additional information, please call the contact organization provided on this page.