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Grow Your Small Business

with Inclusiv Business Forward

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About Inclusiv Business Forward

Inclusiv Business Forward connects New York State entrepreneurs with affordable small business loans through CDFI credit unions. If you are a New York State entrepreneur who wants to scale your business, submit an interest form today!

Ready to Grow?

Apply for $50,000 to $500,000 in affordable financing for:

Working Capital

Marketing

Equipment

Leasehold Improvements or Inventory

Refinancing

Business Forward Eligibility

  • Located in New York State in a historically underserved community
  • Must be incorporated and in operation for at least 12 months
  • Have a minimum FICO score of 580
  • No bankruptcies in the last 3 years and no collection balances, excluding medical debt of over $2,000
  • Have had difficulty accessing capital 

How it Works

Step 1
Apply online by completing an interest form.

Step 2
A relationship manager will contact you to walk you through the loan application process.

Step 3
Once your loan application has been received, a relationship manager will follow up with next steps to determine your qualifications to receive funds.  

Ready to Get Started?

Small businesses can apply for loans ranging from $50,000 up to $500,000. Complete the interest form below. We will follow up within 5 to 7 business days.

Questions?

Contact Inclusiv's Small Business team at smallbusiness@inclusiv.org with any questions or to discuss bringing a similar program to your state.

Our Partners

Inclusiv is proud to partner with Empire State Development of New York and Member Business Financial Services (MBFS) on this program.

Calling on Credit Unions to Participate

Are you a CDFI-certified credit union serving New York State interested in growing your small business loan portfolio?