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RBC Black Entrepreneur Business Loan

Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)
Loan Range
Up to $250,000 loan.
Ongoing (no deadline listed).
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Difficulty
Moderate
Payment
Varies
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
Financing share
Varies
RBC Black Entrepreneur Business Loan provides Up to $250,000 loan. Business loans up to $250,000 for eligible Black entrepreneurs in Canada, subject to RBC credit approval. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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Program Description

Business loans up to $250,000 for eligible Black entrepreneurs in Canada, subject to RBC credit approval. A separate startup program for 18 to 39 year olds is offered with Futurpreneur.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Eligible Black entrepreneur in Canada
  • Subject to RBC credit approval
  • Business operating or starting in Canada
  • Ages 18 to 39 may also access the separate Black Entrepreneur Startup Program with Futurpreneur
Provinces
Industries
All
Business Stage
Startup Growth Established

Quick Assessment

Difficulty
Moderate
Competition
Low
First-Timer
Not rated

Funding Details

Amount
Up to $250,000 loan.
Type
Loan
Level
Private
Deadline
Ongoing (no deadline listed).

Program Scorecard

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Deadline
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Required Documents 4

Proof of eligibility as a Black entrepreneur
Business plan or use-of-funds statement
Financial statements or projections
Credit and financial information

Deadline Notes

Ongoing (no deadline listed).

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How RBC Black Entrepreneur Business Loan Compares

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Program Amount Difficulty Payment Deadline
RBC Black Entrepreneur Business Loan Up to $250,000 loan. Moderate Varies Ongoing (no deadline...
Black Entrepreneurship Program Up to $250,000 Moderate Loan Ongoing
Canada Small Business Financing Program Up to $1.15 million Easy Mixed (Advance + Reimb.) Ongoing
Futurpreneur Canada Startup Program Up to $75,000 Moderate Loan Ongoing
Futurpreneur Black Entrepreneur Start... Up to $75,000 Moderate Loan Ongoing

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