The Southwest Georgia Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) is a locally controlled source of capital used to finance start up and expanding businesses whose projects will create permanent jobs and leverage private sector investment. As borrowers repay their RLF loans, the principal and interest payments are returned to the fund for lending to other businesses to create more jobs and investement opportunities.
The Southwest Georgia Revolving Loan
Fund (RLF) is a locally controlled source
of capital used to finance start-up and
expanding businesses whose projects will
create permanent jobs and leverage private
sector investment. As borrowers repay their
RLF loans, the principal and interest
payments are returned to the fund for
lending to other businesses to create more
jobs and investment opportunities.
The businesses targeted for RLF financing
are:
1. Small manufacturing companies.
2. Manufacturing related services.
3. Developing services that have a
uniqueness or technology that will add
value to the region’s economy.
4. Other businesses that may help a
community improve its development potential.
Generally, retail businesses are not eligible.
Proceeds from RLF loans can be used to:
• Purchase land & buildings.
• Construct new buildings or renovate/
modify existing buildings.
• Provide for working capital for up to
the first six months of operation.
There are many advantages to utilizing the
Southwest Georgia RLF for both borrowers and
participating banks that include:
1. Attractive Interest Rates
2. Bank Participation
3. Local Control
View these advantages in more detail below
Interest rates on RLF loans are generally loans
fixed at the prime rate and determined by the
project needs. By combining RLF and bank
financing, the borrower can utilize an effective
rate well below market rates.
The RLF was not established to compete with the
banking community or to be a lender of last
resort. Instead, it was established to provide
gap financing, or “fill the gap” between what the
bank can reasonably lend on a project and what
the business can provide in equity. Also, by
utilizing RLF dollars, banks can offer attractive
financing packages that lower debt services.
The bank maintains a 1st mortgage on 100% of the
collateral. Southwest Georgia Regional
Commission does the packaging and therefore is
little or no paperwork for the bank.
The RLF program is a local economic development
initiative. All decisions are made locally by
SOWEGA Economic Development Corporation
which is a representative of the regional
community. The local emphasis means faster
responses to loan requests and a minimum of
“red tape” for you and your customer.
However, state and federal regulations do apply.
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