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No-Interest Loan Program

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  • Be a for-profit business located in the City of Detroit.

  • Be registered with the State of Michigan through LARA.

  • Have a federal Employer Identification Number.

  • Be majority-owned by individuals of African descent.

  • Have operated for at least one year.

  • Provide the most recent year of business tax returns.

Preliminary Loan Requirements:

● 0% Interest

● No hidden fees 

● 5 Years (60 months) repayment for loans $20K or more​, 3 years (36 months) for loans under $20,000

● 60-day grace period before first monthly payment due

Terms:

Capital To Help Your Business Grow

An equitable financial solution to help small businesses led by Detroiters of African descent.  At Black Leaders Detroit, we seek to rectify the effects decades of discriminatory behavior from traditional financial institutions has had on the community.

Membership Donation

Choose your membership level and become part of Detroit's economic transformation

Jan. 1 - Jan. 31: Application Window
Feb. 1 - Feb. 28: Screening
Mar. 1 - Mar. 31:  Approval
Apr. 15 - Cycle One Loans Issued

Jun. 15 - First Monthly Payment Due

Cycle One

Apr. 1 - Apr. 30: Application Window
May 1 - May 31: Screening
Jun. 1 - Jun. 30: Approval
Jul. 1 - Cycle Two Loans Issued

Sept. 15 - First Monthly Payment Due

Cycle Two

Jul. 1 - Jul. 31: Application Window
Aug. 1 - Aug. 31: Screening
Sep. 1 - Sep. 30: Approval
Nov. 15 - Cycle Three Loans Issued

Jan. 15 - First Monthly Payment Due

Cycle Three

Oct. 1 - Oct. 31: Application Window
Nov. 1 - Nov. 30: Screening
Dec. 1 - Dec. 31: Approval
Jan. 15: Cycle Four Loans Issued

Mar 15 - First Monthly Payment Due

Cycle Four

Note: We use Lenderfit application software. Communications regarding your application may originate from our Lenderfit email address.

Application and Disbursement Schedule:

JOIN THE MOVEment

CHOOSE YOUR
FUNDING LEVEL.

Every dollar you invest goes directly to supporting Black entrepreneurs and initiatives across Detroit. No amount is too small.

Also via Cash App: $bldetroit

CHOOSE YOUR FUNDING LEVEL

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Note: We use Lenderfit application software. Communications regarding your application may originate from our Lenderfit email address.

8425 W. McNichols Rd, Detroit, MI 48221

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Creating equitable access to capital in Detroit.

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