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Réseau des SADC et CAE — Small-Business Financing
Réseau des SADC et CAE (Community Futures)
Loan Range
Loan from $5,000 to $300,000; interest rate set at Bank of...
Ongoing; applications accepted through local SADC/CAE offices.
Difficulty
Moderate
Payment
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Trend
Stable
First-Timers
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Financing share
Varies
Réseau des SADC et CAE — Small-Business Financing provides loan from $5,000 to $300,000; interest rate set at Bank of Canada prime + 2%; amortization up to 15 years. Québec Community Futures loans from $5,000 to $300,000, priced at Bank of Canada prime plus 2%, with amortization up to 15 years. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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Program Description
Québec Community Futures loans from $5,000 to $300,000, priced at Bank of Canada prime plus 2%, with amortization up to 15 years.
Eligibility Requirements
- Business must be located in a SADC or CAE territory.
- Business must have fewer than 200 employees.
- Applicant must be 18 years of age or older.
- Terms and funds may vary by local SADC or CAE.
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Difficulty
Moderate
Competition
Moderate
First-Timer
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Funding Details
- Amount
- Loan from $5,000 to $300,000; interest rate set at Bank of Canada prime + 2%; amortization up to 15 years.
- Type
- Loan
- Level
- Private
- Deadline
- Ongoing; applications accepted through local SADC/CAE offices.
Program Scorecard
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Competition
Moderate
Deadline
Ongoing
Approval
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Accessibility
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Insider TipContact your local SADC or CAE office directly because terms and available funds differ across territories.
Rejection Pitfalls 4
- Business located outside any SADC or CAE territory
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Application Steps
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Find your local SADC or CAE Terms and available funds vary by territory, so identify the SADC or CAE that serves your business's location.
Required Documents 5
✓ Proof of business location in a SADC or CAE territory
✓ Proof that the applicant is 18 years of age or older
Eligible Expenses 4
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How much can I borrow?
Loans range from $5,000 to $300,000.
What interest rate will I pay?
The rate is set at the Bank of Canada prime rate plus 2%, depending on your project and the guarantees offered.
How long do I have to repay?
Amortization up to a maximum of 15 years.
Is this only for new businesses?
No. SADCs and CAEs finance entrepreneurs at every stage of a project, including startup, business acquisition, expansion, or business transfer.
Who is eligible?
Your business must be located in a SADC or CAE territory, have fewer than 200 employees, and you must be 18 years of age or older.
Where do I apply?
Applications are made directly through your local SADC or CAE office; terms and available funds vary by territory.
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