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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of the Peterborough CFDC services?
There is no fee for our business consulting, business plan critique or loan application.

What is reasonable security?
As part of our mandate with Industry Canada/FedDev, the CFDC is required to use due diligence when evaluating and distributing loans. Our due diligence includes ensuring that our loans are fully secured with transferable collateral. This may include, but is not limited to, real estate and life insurance assignment, liens, and personal guarantees. Each loan application is reviewed on an individual basis. Security requirements differ based on the amount of the request, the collateral available, the length of the term and personal credit history.

Does the Peterborough CFDC run the Self Employment Benefits Program?
While the Peterborough CFDC does not manage the SEB program in Peterborough, it is offered by the Northumberland CFDC in our area. For more information on this program in Peterborough, please contact their local office at 741-1808.

What is the interest rate offered on loans?
The CFDC offers reasonable interest rates based on the prime interest rate. Each loan carries a different set of terms and the interest rate is determined in part by the amount requested, security available, length of repayment and personal credit history.

Links

These links are intended to be of use to people interested in starting a small business, particularly in the importing/exporting field. If you find any of these links to be outdated or know of any which should appear on this list, please email the CFDC.

Local Sites

City of Peterborough
County of Peterborough
Asphodel-Norwood Township
Otonabee-South Monaghan Township
Galway-Cavendish-Harvey Township
Cavan Monaghan Township
North Kawartha Township
Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Township
Douro-Dummer Township
Smith Ennismore Lakefield Township
Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area
The Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Peterborough Area Economic Development Corporation

Business and Government Sites

Industry Canada
Business Development Bank of Canada         
Canada Business Service Centre Statistics Canada
International Trade Canada – Export Market Development
Ontario Association of CFDCs
Canadian Exporters' Association
Export Development Corporation
Canadian Bankers Association
Performance Plus
Steps to Capital Growth
Managing for Business Success
Canada Revenue Agency