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Business Financing

The Community Futures Development Corporation operates as a source of financing when conventional business financing is not available.

To apply for a loan, you must:

  • Be planning to locate, start or expand business operations in the City or County of Peterborough
  • Present a viable business plan (Outline available in the business tools section)
  • Have Reasonable Security

Download a CFDC Loan Application
Word Format
.PDF Format

Download a Cash Flow Projection Spreadsheet
Excel Format

We offer:
  • Loans of up to $250,000 to any single business
  • Reasonable interest rates
  • Flexible repayment schedules tailored to your cash flow

The Process:
To apply, you will need to complete our application form (available above or by fax or mail) and submit it with a copy of your business plan.

The application will be reviewed by our office and you will be contacted for additional information if warranted.

Once all the pertinent information is received, the application will be summarized and presented to our Volunteer Board of Directors.

The board will review and make recommendations for each loan application. A decision is made at the monthly board meeting and a response will be forthcoming to the applicant the same day.