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Scotiabank Black-Led Business Financing Program

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Term loan for capital investments: $25,000-$250,000; term loan...
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Scotiabank Black-Led Business Financing Program provides up to Term loan for capital investments: $25,000-$250,000; term loan for working capital: $25,000-$50,000. Financing for Black-led Canadian businesses with at least 50% Black ownership and annual sales up to $15 million, offering capital-investment loans from $25,000 to $250,000 and working-capital loans from $25,000 to $50,000. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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Program Description

Financing for Black-led Canadian businesses with at least 50% Black ownership and annual sales up to $15 million, offering capital-investment loans from $25,000 to $250,000 and working-capital loans from $25,000 to $50,000. The program is open to both start-ups and established businesses.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Black ownership of 50% or more
  • Annual sales up to $15,000,000
  • For start-ups or established Black-led businesses
  • Canadian business
  • Start-up businesses are eligible to apply for a term loan for capital investments up to $50,000; established businesses may apply for a term loan for capital investments up to $250,000 and/or a term loan for working capital up to $50,000
  • All credit products are subject to approval and conditions
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Funding Details

Amount
Term loan for capital investments: $25,000-$250,000; term loan for working capital: $25,000-$50,000.
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Level
Private
Deadline
Ongoing (contact Scotiabank Business Advisor).

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Application Playbook

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Application Steps

1 Confirm the two eligibility tests Your business must have a minimum Black ownership of 50% or more and annual sales up to $15,000,000.

Required Documents 5

✓ Proof of Black ownership (50% or more)
✓ Business financial statements

Eligible Expenses 2

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How Scotiabank Black-Led Business Financing Pr... Compares

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Who can apply for loans under the Scotiabank program?
Scotiabank states that businesses with a minimum Black ownership of 50% or more and annual sales up to $15,000,000 are eligible to apply for loans under the program.
What financing is available for established Black-led businesses?
Established eligible businesses can apply for a term loan for capital investments up to $250,000 and/or a term loan for working capital up to $50,000. Both have a $25,000 minimum.
What if my business is a start-up rather than established?
Start-up businesses are eligible to apply for a term loan for capital investments up to $50,000 — the $250,000 ceiling applies to established businesses.
What loan terms and amortization periods are available?
Capital investments can have a term up to 5 years and amortization up to 10 years. Working capital term loans can have up to a 3-year term and a 3-year amortization.
How does the 12-month interest-only payment period actually work?
Principal payments are deferred for the first 12 months, so only interest is payable. After that both interest and principal are payable — and because the loan amortizes over a period 12 months shorter, your principal payments increase.

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