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Kate J. Rogers ACCION Chicago ACCION ACCION Microloan Program Microloan Program
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ACCION Microloan Program. Kate J. Rogers ACCION Chicago. What We Do. Small Business Loans Loans between $200 and $25,000, average loan size $8,800 Serving start-up and existing business owners who are unable to access bank financing Technical Assistance Financial education - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Kate J. RogersACCION Chicago
ACCION ACCION Microloan ProgramMicroloan Program
What We DoWhat We Do• Small Business Loans
– Loans between $200 and $25,000, average loan size $8,800
– Serving start-up and existing business owners who are unable to access bank financing
• Technical Assistance– Financial education– Access to resources
• Service Area– 11-county Chicagoland area
ResultsResults• Mission Outcomes since 1994:
– More than 1,700 loans disbursed totaling nearly $14 million to more than 1000 microentrepreneurs
• 2007 Mission Outcomes:– 1,796 different businesses served with
assistance and financing– 344 clients given formalized referrals to banking
an technical assistance partners for financing, counseling, and other services
– 113 loans disbursed to local small businesses
– 327 jobs created or maintained (an average of 2.9 jobs per business)
– 998,590 dollars disbursed
What Do Lenders Look For?What Do Lenders Look For?Six “Cs” of CreditSix “Cs” of Credit
• Capacity/ Cash Flow• Credit• Capitalization• Collateral• Character/ Capability• Conditions
What should I do if my loan is What should I do if my loan is rejected?rejected?
Ask the lender these questions:• Why was I rejected? Get the reasons in writing.• Does this mean I’m turned down permanently?
Or can I resubmit the loan request when I correct the problems?
• Should I go to another lending institution?• Should I seek alternative financing? What are
the alternatives?• Do you have any other suggestions?
Alternative FinancingAlternative FinancingHow Do These Programs Help?How Do These Programs Help?
These programs help support deficiencies in the “Six Cs.” They often…– Accept non-traditional collateral and/or co-
signer in lieu of collateral– Enable extended payments to ease tight cash
flow– Adopt less stringent credit history
requirements– Encourage lending to businesses with limited
financing history and start-up businesses
ACCION ChicagoACCION Chicago
ACCION Chicago is a private not-for-profit direct lending organization dedicated to
providing credit and other business services to small business owners who do not have
access to traditional sources of financing. By encouraging the economic self-reliance of
microentrepreneurs throughout the Chicagoland area, ACCION Chicago strives to
help businesses and communities grow.
Terms and ProductsTerms and Products
Amounts•Loans for established businesses: $500 to
$25,000•Loans for start-up businesses: $500 to
$15,000•Credit Builder Loan: $200 to $2,500
Products•Term Loans•Balloon Loans for contract/invoice financing
Terms and ProductsTerms and ProductsTerms
•Up to 5 years, depending on loan purpose and cash flow
Interest rates•Fixed rate between 10.62% and 16%•Performance pricing available•No prepayment penalty
Fees•No application fee•One-time closing fee up to 5% of loan amount
plus collateral filing fees, financed
ACCION ChicagoACCION ChicagoEligibility ChecklistEligibility Checklist• Operate business in the 11-county Chicagoland area?• Over 21 years of age?• Business industry must NOT involve: real estate
development, not-for-profit organization, exporting, multi-level marketing or lending.
• Loan purpose must NOT include: owner’s salary, down payment on real estate, or tax payments.
• Current, with no bills past-due, on all active personal and business accounts?
• Free of outstanding tax liens, delinquent child support, and active bankruptcy?
ACCION Chicago Eligibility ACCION Chicago Eligibility Checklist (Cont.)Checklist (Cont.)• Willing to pledge collateral (2nd or 3rd mortgage, vehicle
and/or business assets) and/or a qualified co-signer? • For start-up businesses (less than 6 months revenue
history):– Is current/outside income sufficient to cover personal
bills, new business rent, AND an ACCION loan payment?
– Personally invested at least 10-20% of loan amount requested?
– Industry experience?– Ready with business plan (can be informal) and 12-
months cash flow projections?
ACCION ChicagoACCION ChicagoLoan Application ProcessLoan Application Process
…takes ≈15 business days!• Online Application at
www.accionchicago.org• If pre-approved, gathering of
supporting documentation• Collateral inspection/ Site Visit• Final Underwriting Review• Presentation to Credit Committee• Loan Closing
Thank YouThank YouFor Coming!For Coming!
If you would like more information, please contact me at:
Kate J. Rogers(312) 275-3000 x103 or
