Great Rivers Community Capital, Incorporated

Small Business Loans

Justine PETERSEN serves existing and start-up businesses and offers safe and affordable capital with the goal of graduating businesses or individuals back to mainstream finance. Justine PETERSEN offers loans from $500-$150,000.

SBA Micro-Enterprise Loan (Non SBA guaranteed loans)

  • Up to $50,000 (JP average under $10,000)
  • Interest Rate : 7.25 – 11%
  • Up to 72 Month Term
  • 3% closing fee
  • 100% collateral requirement
  • up to $3,000 unsecured loans are available

CDFI Micro-Loan

  • Up to $50,000 (typically over $10,000)
  • Interest Rate 12%- 20%
  • Up to 72 Month Term
  • 6% closing fee
  • 100% collateral requirement

USDA Micro-Enterprise Loan
For businesses based in rural MO areas (will require address verification)

  • Up to $150,000
  • Interest Rate: 9.5%
  • Up to 72 Month Term
  • 6% closing fee
  • 100% collateral requirement

Community Advantage Loan (SBA guaranteed Loan)

  • Up to $150,000
  • Quarterly adjustable interest rate based on PRIME rate (Prime+6%, currently at 11.5%)
  • 10 year term
  • 10% equity injection requirement for start-up businesses
  • collateral requirement
  • $2,500 loan packaging fee

Able Biz (for people with disabilities)

  • Up to $50,000
  • Interest Rate: 6%
  • Up to 84 months term
  • Closing Fee: 3%
  • 100% collateral requirement
  • up to $3,000 unsecured loans are available

IgniteMO Loan Participation Program

  • $25,000 – $500,000
  • Interest Rate: 10-14%
  • 3% closing fee
  • Must be registered and in Good Standing with the State of Missouri
  • Focus on Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Businesses
  • Funded through the MO State Small Business Credit Initiative