Amount:

no fixed amount

Type:

Loan

Description:

Micro loans are considered for projects under $50,000. In many cases, our micro loan products have a lower security level — which reduces legal fees and time. We offer competitive interest rates, flexible payment options and amortization periods, designed specifically for Nova Scotia’s seafood sector.

Comments on Funding:

Deadline:

Continuous Intake

Eligibility:

Applicants must be active fishers, aquaculturists, seafood processors, and boat builders as well as those looking to get into or get back into the industry.

Application Steps:

Applicants must:
1. complete and attach the forms required
2. need to complete one of more Appendices as instructed in the application checklist, based on the type of loan you’re applying for. 3. also need an additional copy for a guarantor or when working with your boatbuilder on a new build.

Documentation Needed:

Applicants must submit:

1. Micro Loan Form
2. Appendix D – Personal Financial Statement
3. Creditor Life Insurance Form
4. Certificate of Life Insurance

Other Things to Note:

Link Guide:

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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