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614.484.7075 341 S. Third St., #301, Columbus, OH 43215

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Freedom Equity Micro Loan

Financing supported by the City of Columbus and others to increase cash flow and position business for new business opportunities and/or expansion, and business debt consolidation. Funding available up to $50,000 for five years, at 5% interest * This product is for new and existing businesses, business owner must have a minimum credit score of 550.* Collateral required on a case-by-case basis.
 

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Community Development Financial Institution Loan Participation Program (CDFI LPP)

Freedom Equity is a proud administrator of the Community Development Financial Institution Loan Participation Program (CDFI LPP) for the Ohio Department of Development. Eligible uses: Working capital for equipment, inventory, payroll, land or building purchases, construction, renovation, marketing, market research, franchising, technology, debt consolidation,* and more.

Collateral required. 

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Accelerate Her

Accelerate Her is a training program hosted by the Columbus Urban League that is designed to accelerate the growth of already established Black women-owned businesses by creating a network of support necessary to scale their businesses, secure contracts, and grow their capital access. Freedom Equity is the proud administrator of the Accelerate Her Loan program, which is funded by JPMorgan Chase Foundation to support Accelerate Her participants. Are you an Accelerate Her participant?

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Please e-mail questions@freedomequity.org to get started on your loan application. Interested in learning more about Accelerate Her? Visit https://www.cul.org/initiatives/accelerate-her-from-the-columbus-urban-league/

Freedom Equity Application Process: 

  1. Each borrower must submit a business inquiry form.
  1. Relationship Managers work with potential borrowers on loan application completion and package creation.
  1. Our underwriting team reviews packages for accuracy of information and for compliance with product mission/vision. 
  1. Completed applications are presented to the Loan Review Committee for approval. 
  1. Loan closing and disbursement of funds can occur within 3 to 5 business days of loan approval. 

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