Northeastern Ontario Investment Pool (NEOIP)

Amount:

$600,000.00

Type:

Loan

Description:

The Community Development Corporation of Sault Ste. Marie & Area (CDC) provides various loans of up to $150,000 ($250,000 on special circumstances).
In the event that a client requires funding exceeding their inhouse limits, the CDC is able to access the NEOIP in the amount of $500,000 with the CDC advancing the first $150,000. The eligibility criteria are the same as the normal CDC inhouse loans.

Comments on Funding:

The CDC is able to access the NEOIP in the amount of $500,000 with the CDC advancing the first $150,000.
Loan terms and conditions:
1. Interest rates policy:
a) in cases of AAA Applications – Prime + 2;
b) normally – Prime + 4.
2. The interest rate is generally fixed for the life of the loan.

Deadline:

Currently accepting applications

Eligibility:

Applicants must be:
1. small and medium–sized businesses who contribute to the creation and/or maintenance of long term employment;
2. businesses in the CDC’s service area (extends from Montreal River to the North, Laird Township to the East and Prince Township to the West).

Application Steps:

Applicants must:
1. complete the on-line application;
2. meet with CDC staff to discuss their project.

Documentation Needed:

CDC will likely require additional information such as financial statements, if available and will work with the applicant to complete a cash flow forecast. Assistance will be provided where needed.

Other Things to Note:

Maurice

About the author

Maurice

Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Canada to identify and maximize funding to grow their business.

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