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MicroBusiness Finance
MBDC

Description and Application Procedure
Microbusiness Development Corporations
Interested in building success and independence in your own business?  Financing and technical business assistance are available that could help you to start or expand a business enterprise. 

Montana “Micro” businesses with fewer than 10 full time employees and annual gross revenues under $500,000 can receive loan funds up to $35,000 from Montana's MicroBusiness Development Corporations (MBDCs). The MBDC is designed to work with you - in constructing a plan that will help to give your business the foundation for success.

Great Northern MicroBusiness financing is available to residents of Valley, Daniels, Sheridan, Roosevelt, McCone, Garfield, and Richland Counties.
LOANS FOR STARTUP OR EXPANSION
The MicroBusiness loan program is designed to fund economically sound business projects who because of their small size are unable to obtain commercial funding.
  • Qualified applicants may borrow up to $35,000 at an above-market fixed interest rate.
  • Loan proceeds may be used for working capital and fixed assets.  Length of the loan varies.
  • Credit decisions are based on a business plan noting repayment ability, a credit report, and management capability.
  • Collateral and credit history are evaluated on an individual basis.
TERMS & CONDITIONS OF EACH LOAN
  • Depends on the applicant's need.
  • The business plan feasibility.
  • The useful life of the collateral.
  • Programs may vary in each region.
    APPLICATION PROCESS
  • A representative will discuss your loan proposal and explain the requirements and timeline for applying.
  • Companies must provide a detailed business plan, including financial statements.
  • Companies may be required to participate in business training classes.
  • In addition to financing, borrowers receive technical assistance and consulting to help assure their success.
  • Completed applications and business plans are submitted to Loan Review Boards in each region.


    TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & INFORMATION
 
  • Goal assessment
  • Marketing
  • Concept development
  • Insurance
  • Research resources
  • Inventory
  • Business plan
  • Cash flow
  • Accounting
  • Legal

   For more information:

 Contact Martin DeWitt using
 the form at right. 

 Or, contact Martin at:

 Great Northern Development Corp.
 233 Cascade Street
 Wolf Point, MT 59201

 Phone: (406) 653-2590
     Fax: (406) 653-1840

 Email: loan@gndc.org 
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233 Cascade St. - Wolf Point, MT 59201 - (406) 653-2590
Email: info@gndc.org 

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This page was last updated February 22, 2007