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Loans Overview

Affordable Business Loans for Rural Colorado

Every entrepreneur deserves access to the capital resources needed to build a thriving business. In Colorado's rural communities, securing startup and growth funding can be the difference between a dream and a successful enterprise.

First Southwest Community Fund bridges this gap by offering low-cost loans specifically designed for rural Colorado entrepreneurs, small business owners, and non-profit organizations.

Take the first step toward securing affordable financing for your rural Colorado business. Contact us today to discuss your capital needs and explore loan options tailored to your specific situation.

 
Colorado Agricultural Future Loan
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A financially-inclusive lending program that offers financing to beginning farmers and ranchers.

Rural-Led 
Business Fund
Rural Women-Led Business
 
This fund is designed to give access to funding for entrepreneurs and small businesses in rural Colorado through loans, education, and technical assistance. 

Northwest catalyst capital microLoan Fund
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This fund offers low-cost loans for entrepreneurs and small business owners in Moffat, Routt and Rio Blanco counties.

Intermediary Relending
Program
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This fund provides fixed rate loans to businesses in rural communities that create jobs.

Fortaleza Fund
Fortaleza Fund
 
This fund provides funding and education for entrepreneurs and small businesses in rural Colorado through loans, education, and technical assistance.

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CLIMBER Loan Fund
 
This fund provides flexible working capital to existing and new businesses across rural Colorado to build back our rural economies.