Community Loans

Ideal when projects costs are 

$25,000 to1,000,000

A variety of community loan funds, often referred to as Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs), are available to growing businesses in Racine County with financing needs. These are direct loan programs that usually do not require you to partner with another financial institution to create a financing package.

Reduced Equity Requirements

Reduced Interest Rates

Flexible Loan Terms

To qualify for an RLF the company typically needs to be creating or retaining jobs in the community or providing some other community benefit. Each RLF has different criteria and our dedicated staff can determined the ideal loan for your business.

Why Community Loans?

Benefits

  • Flexible Loan Terms
  • Below Market Interest Rates
  • As Low As 10% Down Payment
  • No 3rd Party Lender Required*
*In most cases

Use of Funds

  • real estate purchase
  • construction/renovation
  • Equipment purchase
  • Leasehold improvements
  • Other uses may be considered

    Current Communities Providing Loan Programs

    Racine County Logo

    Racine County

    racine

    City of Racine

    City of Burlington Logo

    City of Burlington

    sturtevant

    Village of Sturtevant

    union grove

    Village of Union Grove

    waterford

    Village of Waterford

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    RCEDC’s mission is to grow Racine County’s property tax base and by supporting business expansions, provide employment opportunities to Racine County residents. In 2022, RCEDC staff were able to facilitate 105 projects that included comprehensive site selection, loans, grants, and incentives resulting in $289 million in private investment and $124 million in new construction

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