$1.0M
per applicant
Loan
Below-market financing
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Rolling
Apply when you're ready
Moderate
Underwriting required
Loan guarantees for Arkansas businesses that need capital but lack sufficient collateral for conventional bank loans. EDFA guarantees up to 80% of loans from $50,000 to $1 million, enabling small manufacturers, exporters, and growth companies to access credit.
Do I qualify?
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1.Arkansas-based business
2.Loan: $50,000–$1 million
3.State guarantees up to 80% of loan principal
4.Must demonstrate creditworthiness and repayment ability
5.Job creation or retention preferred but not required
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