NARCOG Small Business Loan

It is the desire of the NARCOG to provide support to small businesses within our Region (Cullman, Lawrence, and Morgan counties) that have been negatively impacted by the COVID- 19 virus. This policy will address new loans only that involve viable businesses that have experienced direct financial impact from the virus. This is not for personal debt or problem loan situations.

 

How can funds be used?
Temporary working capital (payroll, inventory, etc.). No equipment or real estate purchases.

Interest Rates & Terms
• Interest only for 120 days, 36 months fully amortized (Terms can be reevaluated after 120 days
if COVID-19 still a factor)
• 3% Fixed
Approval
Subject to approval of seven-member Loan Review Committee
Loan Size
Up to $25,000

Loan Guidelines
• Three years tax returns on business and owners.
• Personal financial statement of owner.
• Signed letter from potential borrower with the following information:
1) How has Borrower been impacted by COVID- 19?
2) What is the financial impact on Borrower in dollar amount?
3) How long does the Borrower anticipate the impact to last?
4) What are the Borrowers recovery plans?
5) What is Borrowers source of repayment of the indebtedness?
6) Verification of payroll expenses

How to Submit 

Please submit applications materials as described in the Loan Guidelines by email to: crystal.julien@adss.alabama.gov

 

Questions?

For any additional questions pertaining to the NARCOG Small Business Loan Policy, please email Crystal Julien .

 

North Central Alabama Regional Council of Government
216 Jackson St. SE, P.O. Box C
Decatur, AL 35602
256.355.4515
www.narcog.org