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SEEDING POSSIBILITIES

High Impact Micro-Loan 

POWERED BY THE ARIZONA OFFICE OF ECONOMICS AND GROUNDSWELL CAPITAL

About Semillas

Semillas means "seeds" because we believe that, in business, even a small seed of funding can grow into big results.

 

Our low-barrier, flexible loans are designed to support small businesses with essential day-to-day needs, from working capital to equipment purchases and expansion efforts.

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The Basics

  • Low, fixed interest rate of 6%

  • $2,500 - $15,000 

  • Streamlined application process 

  • No pre-payment penalty 

  • Up to 36-month terms

  • No collateral required 

  • Credit score is not a factor for approval

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Requirments 

  • Businesses must have 12 months of revenue to be eligible for this program 

  • Registered in the State of Arizona in good standing

  • Independent ownership and operation

  • Five or fewer employees

Eligible Uses

Working Capital

Equipment

Facade Improvements

Energy Upgrades

Interior Upgrades

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Applications Now Open

We know applying for loans can be a little nerve-wracking, but we’ve made it as easy as possible! Our simple application system is super user-friendly and walks you through the process step by step—let's tackle this together!

Application Overview

Application Checklist

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Get Ready

This loan process was designed to be relatively quick and easy. 

 

To get ready to apply, a) think through how you want to use the funds to grow your business b) begin to gather up some basic documents. 

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Get Set

If you would like some personal support to prepare for your application, we can recommend some free resources.

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Bilingual Loan Clinics

Our events calendar lists all of the dates and locations for our open Office Hours where you can get one-to-one support. You can also see the variety of free business classes offered.

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Go!

When you are ready,  launch your application. 

 

If you have any trouble you can contact a team member to assist. 

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