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The City of Racine is offering various programs designed specifically to assist businesses, located in the City of Racine, in partnership with a bank loan. These programs primarily fund real estate projects, furniture, fixtures and equipment purchases and other uses as deemed appropriate by the BLP Loan Advisory Committee.
The Seed Capital Program was funded through a partnership between the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and the City of Racine. The fund makes grants, loans and equity investments into innovation based, start-up and early stage businesses that are located or will be located in the City of Racine.
Eligible Use of Funds
Land and building purchase
Construction and renovation
Site preparation, demolition and remediation
Leasehold improvements
Equipment, furniture and fixtures
Professional fees
Working capital
Other purposes as deemed eligible by the RCEDC Loan Advisory Committee and Board
Fees
Estimated $1,600 legal fee
1.5% Processing Fee
Out-of-pocket Closing Costs
Note: The term of the loan depends upon the items being financed.
Ineligible businesses include those whose primary
market is direct consumer purchased retail, restaurant
or hospitality industry sectors.
City of Racine Fund
This program was designed specifically to assist businesses in the City of Racine by offering an RLF loan in partnership with a bank loan. The program primarily finances real estate projects in the City of Racine to facilitate job growth.
ELIGIBLE Project Costs
Real Estate and Equipment Purchases
Others as deemed appropriate by the BLP Loan Committee
Parameters
Borrower Equity Requirement: 10% of project cost
Loan Amount: Generally up to 33% of the project costs.
Community Benefit Required: Job creation typically required
Rates & Terms
Below market interest rate
Generally 75% of Prime
Up to 10-year term
Up to 20-year amortization
Key man life insurance typically required
Fees
Estimated $1,600 legal fee
1.5% processing fee
Out-of-pocket closing costs
Note: The term of the loan depends upon the items being financed.