Small Business Loans
Great loan options from great people.
Get the financial support you need to grow your business with one of our flexible business loans. We’re known for saying ‘yes’ when everyone else says ‘no’. If you can’t get a loan from traditional banks, we can help.
Our business loans range up to $150,000 and include:
- Loans for starting a business
- Business expansion loans
- Technology investment loans
- New business loans
- Loans to prepare a business for sale
With Community Futures, you borrow only what you need, when you need it.
Many of our clients start with one kind of loan product and over the years take advantage of our other great loans and programs.
Loan qualification and repayment terms are affordable and flexible. We take a broader view of your assets, income, and skills than traditional lenders such as banks.
Get access to a wide range of business support from business analysts who know rural business like no one else, including free business consulting and guidance.
Looking To Appeal A Decision?
If you applied for a loan with us and the loan application was declined, you do have the ability to appeal the decision.
For more information about this process, please click here.
How to get a small business loan
Learn more about Community Futures 5Cs of lending
Business Loan FAQs
The best place to start is to schedule an appointment with one of our Business Advisors.
General eligibility criteria include:
- Your business must be located in a rural community of Alberta
- You must be involved in the day-to-day operations of the business
- You must be of legal age and a resident of Canada
- You must contact a bank first. If you are unable to secure appropriate financing under reasonable terms elsewhere, contact us.
