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FINANCE YOUR GROWING BUSINESS
General Business Loans
To start and grow a business, you’ll likely need capital and a trusted financing partner.
Craft3 is committed to helping you succeed and to providing sound advice throughout your business journey. Our business loans can empower you to take advantage of opportunities and turn ideas into reality.
Personal
We take the time to get to know you and understand your business.
Accessible
You don’t need perfect credit or full collateral to be approved.
Simple
With a fixed interest rate and low fees, there are no surprises.
Features
Features for up to $250,000:
- Funding in as fast as 30 days
- Borrow $50,000 to $250,000
- No prepayment penalties
- No reporting requirements
NOTE: Businesses owned by entrepreneurs of color may qualify for lower rates and special terms.
Rates & Terms
Loan Size
$50,000 to $250,000
Rates
Fixed rates from 8.00% to 11.00%
Fees
Loan origination fee of 2% of loan total plus closing costs
Fees for non-profits are 1% plus closing costs
Fees for non-profits are 1% plus closing costs
Closing Costs
$650 plus any third-party fees for appraisal, legal, etc
Term
Typically 3 to 7 years, with longer amortizations possible in some cases
Repayment Terms
Normal principal and interest payments each month.
Interest-only payments are possible for the first 3 months
Interest-only payments are possible for the first 3 months
Features
Features for over $250,000
- Flexible projections-based debt financing
- Borrow up to $4,000,000 or more
- Specialized terms to match your needs
- High loan-to-value financing available
NOTE: Businesses owned by entrepreneurs of color may qualify for lower rates and special terms.
Rates & Terms
Loan Size
Borrow up to $4,000,000 or more
Rates
Fixed rates from 7.50% to 11.00%
Fees
Loan origination fee of 2% of loan total plus closing costs
Fees for non-profits are 1% plus closing costs
Fees for non-profits are 1% plus closing costs
Closing Costs
$650 plus any third-party fees for appraisal, legal, etc
Recording Fee
$100
Term
Typically 3 to 7 years, with longer amortizations possible in some cases
Repayment Terms
Normal principal and interest payments each month
Interest-only payments are possible for the first 3 months
Interest-only payments are possible for the first 3 months
Our Loans
We also offer other financing
Financing with Craft3
Craft3 supports entrepreneurs at every step of the loan application process. Note that obtaining a business loan is a more involved and lengthier process than taking out a home mortgage.
Loans up to $250,000 can be funded as fast as 30 days. Larger loans typically take longer.
1
Contact
When you’re ready to apply, complete this online form to help us learn about you and your business. If it looks like a potential fit, a Craft3 lender will reach out to talk with you about your business plan, uses of funds and collateral.
2
Apply
A Craft3 lender will invite you to apply and help you complete your loan application package. We will review your application and give your request the careful attention it deserves.
NOTE: Review usually takes 1-2 weeks, although it can be shorter or longer depending on the size and complexity of the request.
3
Decide
If we think we can help you with your request, we will notify you and outline the terms of the loan and the items, if any, we need for underwriting a final loan decision. After that we quickly move to closing and disbursement.
BUSINESS LOANS
What we look for in a loan application:
A strong business or idea
An entrepreneur with the skills and temperament to succeed
A financing request that makes sense given your business and your financial situation
Customer Stories
Coaching Clients to Loan Readiness
When banks denied Mike White’s loan to buy White’s Restaurant in Salem, he turned to Craft3 Business Services Coach Jon Bebe for guidance. With Jon’s help, Mike refined his business plan and secured funding to preserve the diner’s legacy. As a restaurateur and entrepreneur, this purchase allows him to build generational wealth and support Salem’s underrepresented business community.
Looking for more information?
Business Resources
We support entrepreneurs of all stages of the business journey and offer resources to help you learn, grow, and better understand your financing options.
For Businesses
The Definitive Guide to Getting Loan Ready
We want to make the loan process as clear and transparent as possible. Here are some resources to support business preparation and growth.
For Businesses
Craft3 Business Builder Webinar Series: Is Debt Financing Right for Me?
"Is Debt Financing Right for Me?" led by Stephanie Lachman and Jon Bebe of Craft3 help you understand the implications of debt financing, whether you’re considering a loan or simply want to learn more.
For Businesses
Business Loans up to $250,000: Overview
To start and grow a business, you’ll likely need capital and a trusted financing partner. Learn how Craft3 can help with a loan up to $250,000.
Pay it ForwArd
Our Lending Model
When you repay your loan, we use that money to make other loans. This allows us to serve more entrepreneurs. Over time, this makes a big difference for communities, local economies, and the environment.
Our Team
“My goal is to make sure that people of color, women, veterans, and other excluded entrepreneurs have the resources they need to shape the future they envision.”
Edwin Rios
Business Lender
