Real Estate Lending

Seedco Financial offers loans to persons or businesses looking to acquire, develop, and/or rehabilitate real estate in predominantly low- and moderate-income communities. These types of projects might include, but are not limited to:

  • Affordable and supportive housing
  • Community facilities
  • Commercial/retail/mixed-use development

The revitalization efforts made through projects such as these can greatly improve living conditions as well as promote increased involvement, opportunity, and a sense of community in underserved neighborhoods.

Real estate loan sizes range from $50,000 to $1.5 million and are available with terms of up to 10 years.

Ready to apply?

Questions? Not sure if you qualify? Please complete our Loan Inquiry Form or contact us at: SFSInfo@seedco.org or call us toll-free at: 877.296.8878.

General Eligibility and Product Terms

Operating History

At least five years of operations

Historical Revenue/Budget

N/A

Community/Economic Development Impact

Eligible projects include:

Affordable and supportive housing

Community facilities

Mixed­‐use facilities in targeted low-­ or moderate-income communities

Other Requirements:

Proof of all required and valid licenses and/or permits to operate in local jurisdiction

Real Estate Loan Terms**

Loan Type

Acquisition loans and construction lines of credit; mini­‐permanent term loans

Eligible Uses

Predevelopment (not­‐for-profits only), acquisition, construction, mini-­permanent financing

Loan Size

$50,000–$1,500,000

Loan Term

12–120 months

Interest Rate

6–10%

Application Fee

0.1% of loan request

Closing Fee

3.00% – 3.50% of loan amount

Standard Collateral Requirements

1st, co­‐equal or 2nd position mortgage or deed of trust

Guaranty

Personal guaranty required from all principals owning 20% or more

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