Loans

The South Sound Washington Business Center provides technical assistance and free, one-on-one counseling to help entrepreneurs prepare their loan packages, including business plan, projected finanical statements, cash flow projections and other required documents.
 
Community Capital Development has provided access to capital and access to business assistance to entrepreneurs since 1997.  Our primary financial products are small business term loans.  Our non-SBA term loans range from $5,000 to $100,000, while SBA guaranteed term loans can be up to $250,000.
 
Service Area
Community Capital Development provides loans in 23 Washington Counties:  Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Grant, Island, King, Kitsap, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lewis, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Pierce, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, Stevens, Thurston, Whatcom and Yakima.
 
Stage of Business
Community Capital Development's acess to capital programs focus on providing capital for:
  • Start up businesses (0-6 months)
  • Businesses under 2 years in operation, not yet bankable
  • Established businesses, in operation greater than 2 years, but facing new challenges 

Investment Criteria
We make our investment decisions based on the following "5 C's of Financing":

  • Character - the owner's business character as reflected on a personal credit report.
  • Capacity - THe owner's ability to be successful with the business.  Proven by a pristine business plan, thought-out business model, experience in the industry and solid financial statements.
  • Capital - The owner's contribution of at least 20% of the requested financing amount.
  • Collateral - Acceptable collateral to back the loan in case of default.
  • Cash Flow - The business's ability to pay its owner, employees, service the debt, while leaving sufficient operating cash.

Uses for Small Business Loans

  • Equipment, furniture and inventory
  • Manufacturing or technology-based production needs
  • Working capital - funds can be used for business operations
  • Commercial or mixed-use real estate - funds can be used to purchase, renovate, refinance, or build commercial or mixed-use real estate projects
  • Franchises - funds can be used for the start-up or purchase of an existing franchise.  The business must be approved by the franchisor.
  • Contract financing - loans are available to businesses that contract to provide goods or services.  Funds can be used for payroll or to purchase equipment or supplies needed to complete or partially complete a contract.
  • Construction contractor receivables - these loans provide accounts receivable financing for businesses that have contracts as prime or subcontractors with public sector agencies or with large, private, financially sound companies.
  • Cash flow restructuring - these loan, available to existing businesses only, help restructure debt to manageable levels that will provide the business with internal capacity to expand.

 
It is the policy of this lender to provide equal opportunity to applicants and to ensure that there be no discrimination against any persons on the grounds of race, color, national origin, political affiliation, sexual preference, age or sex.