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Direct Loans
What is a Direct Loan? A direct loan is a loan made by Coastal Community Capital with Coastal funds because it does not meet the SBA criteria. Coastal’s direct loans ensure you can compete and succeed by offering low equity injections loans to start, purchase or grow your business.
Advantages of a Coastal Community Capital Direct Loan
Easier loan qualification, with less equity injection required
Seasonal loan repayments to help your business cash flow in the off season
No minimum owner occupancy, if a real estate transaction
As low as 10% down payment which preserves your business’ working capital
Start a business, purchase a business/franchise, expand, buy out a partner or refinance debt
Longer repayment terms, like up to 25 years for commercial real estate and up to 15 years on equipment
Projects from $25,000 to $500,000
How does it work? Loan decisions are made locally and quickly
What are the terms?
5- to 10-year term for equipment, commercial real estate acquisition, and working capital
Up to 10-year amortization for equipment, 25 years for commercial real estate acquisition and 5 for working capital
Competitive interest rates
Seasonal repayments upon request
Typical uses
Acquisition of commercial real estate
Working capital
Micro loans
Workforce housing
New construction and/or renovation of commercial buildings
Down payment assistance
Business credit card debt refi
Franchises
Manufacturing
Heavy machinery
Fishing vessels/commercial fishing/aquaculture
Soft Costs
Other