Small Business Administration Loan Program

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]504 Loan: Available for the purchase of land and improvements; purchase of existing building(s) and improvements; construction of building(s), purchase of machinery/equipment with life of 15 or more years; renovation and restoration. Maximum amount: 40% of project; not to exceed $10 million.7A Loan: Available for the purchase of land and improvements; purchase of existing building(s) and improvements; construction of building(s), purchase of machinery/equipment; working capital; purchase of inventory; and business buy-outs. Maximum guarantee amount is $2 million.Click here for a more detailed description of these loans.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]

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United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development

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• Rural Community Development Initiative Grants
• Rural Development Loan Assistance

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California Loan Guarantee Program

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]The Loan Guarantee Program permits Regional Development Corporations to use state funds to guarantee loans made by banks or financial institutions up to 90 percent of the outstanding principal balance with a maximum guarantee amount of $500,000 including grantees for short-term capital. Additional services provided by the Regional Development Corporation include: business plan analysis, entrepreneurial and small business education services; referrals to lenders; and post loan technical assistance.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]

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Housing Resources

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]The Nevada County Department of Housing and Economic Development Division secures funds for first time homebuyers and housing rehabilitation and weatherproofing for qualified families. The town of Truckee offers a Down-payment Assistance Program.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]

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Angel/Venture Capital

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• The Capital Connection – Angel
• The Capital Connection – Venture
• Sacramento Angels

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