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51% ownership must be held by people of color. BCF's loan programs are designed to promote economic prosperity through fostering a more inclusive economy.
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650 personal credit score
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3+ years in business
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$150,000+ Gross annual revenue
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Positive Cashflow
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3 years business and personal tax returns
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3 years of financial statements
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6 months of business bank statements
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Primary government-issued ID such as Driver License, Passport
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Personal guarantee from owners>= 10%
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Our impact this year has changed our community!
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People Helped in the Metro Area
31,530
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Volunteer Hours
250
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Dollars Raised at our Annual Gala
$1.45M
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Program Participants
1000
