Mercer County partners with UCEDC to offer
second round of 0% business loans

Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes is pleased to announce the second round of COVID-19 crisis business loans offered by the UCEDC. Mercer County, which has an ongoing partnership with the UCEDC on a variety of different lending packages, now is promoting the Crisis Loan – Second Round. Small businesses can apply to borrow up to $15,000 in funding at 0% for up to five years with no collateral requirements to meet their COVID-19 crisis needs.

The Crisis Relief Loan Program is designed to provide broad access to much-needed working capital. The program features a quick turnaround (after completing the application requirements), no collateral requirements, no pre-payment penalties, and no processing or application fees.

Eligibility requirements include:

• Businesses operating at least two years and with a credit score of 660 and up are eligible to apply for up to $15,000.
• Businesses operating prior to March 21, 2020 but less than two years, or with a credit score between 630 and 659, are eligible to apply for up to $10,000.
• No loan or credit card charge-offs within three years.

The UCEDC has also outlined application requirements that include a personal guarantee of all owners with more than 10% ownership interest.

To learn more about this opportunity, contact Liz Williams, Vice President of Lending, at ewilliams@ucedc.com or visit the UCEDC website for further details.