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WeBC Women Entrepreneurs Program (Vancity)
WeBC (Women's Enterprise Centre of BC) / Vancity
Loan Range
Startup line of credit up to $25,000; Growth loan up to $250,000
Ongoing; no fixed deadline
Difficulty
Moderate
Payment
Loan
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
Friendly ✓
Financing share
Varies
WeBC Women Entrepreneurs Program (Vancity) provides up to Startup line of credit up to $25,000; Growth loan up to $250,000. Startup line of credit and growth loans for majority women-owned businesses registered and operating in specific BC regions. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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Program Description
Startup line of credit and growth loans for majority women-owned businesses registered and operating in specific BC regions. Borrowers can access up to $25,000 through a startup line of credit and up to $250,000 through a growth loan, with wrap-around support from WeBC.
Eligibility Requirements
- Woman owns and controls at least 51% of the business
- Business is registered and located in BC
- Business is located in an eligible region (Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley up to Hope, Victoria, or Sea to Sky)
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- Over 19 years of age
- The growth option requires the business to have been OPERATING for at least 12 months (not necessarily generating revenue); the startup line of credit is for new businesses
- Applicants must meet one of: at least one business owner enrolled in or recently graduated from a self-employment or pre-entrepreneurial training program; a business plan reviewed by a coach, mentor or third-party business advisor such as WeBC; or one to two years of sales history
- Vancity states that women, and anyone who identifies as a woman or non-binary, can qualify as a startup based on their credit score
- A line of credit is limited to a maximum of 25% of the total approved amount
- Financing is subject to Vancity's normal lending guidelines and qualification criteria
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Business Stage
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Difficulty
Moderate
Competition
Low
First-Timer
Friendly
Funding Details
- Amount
- Startup line of credit up to $25,000; Growth loan up to $250,000
- Type
- Loan
- Level
- Private
- Deadline
- Ongoing; no fixed deadline
Program Scorecard
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Deadline
Ongoing
Approval
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Application Playbook
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Application Steps
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Confirm you meet the eligibility rules You must be a woman who owns and controls at least 51% of a business registered and located in BC, a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, over 19 years old, and located in the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley (up to and including Hope), Victoria, or Sea to Sky region.
Required Documents 5
✓ Proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
✓ Proof of majority women ownership and control
Eligible Expenses 8
Deadline Notes
Ineligible Organizations
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How much can I borrow through this program?
Up to $25,000 as a startup line of credit for new businesses, or up to $250,000 in total lending for businesses that have generated revenue for at least 12 months.
What interest rate applies to each of the two options?
Vancity Prime +3% on a line of credit, or Vancity Prime +2.5% on a term loan. Vancity Prime is variable and rates are subject to change without notice.
Which parts of BC are eligible for this program?
WeBC lists the Lower Mainland, the Fraser Valley up to and including Hope, Victoria, and the Sea to Sky region. Vancity describes the same footprint as Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley Regional District, Greater Victoria and the Sea-to-Sky Corridor.
Do I need sales history to qualify as a startup?
Not necessarily. You must meet one of three conditions: an owner enrolled in or recently graduated from a self-employment or pre-entrepreneurial training program, a business plan reviewed by a coach, mentor or third-party advisor such as WeBC, or one to two years of sales history.
What do I get from WeBC on top of the financing?
Free access to WeBC's practical business training, one-to-one and peer mentoring, business advisors and resource library, plus a Personalized Financial Advice Plan with a Vancity Wealth Planner.
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