The corporation’s mission is to stimulate economic growth, support the expansion of small businesses, combat community deterioration and foster employment opportunities for low-moderate income citizens in the Houston metropolitan area and surrounding counties. As a non-bank, community lending organization, HBDi has served as a catalyst in providing aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners with debt capital and access to an array of resources to start and/or expand their businesses. Since inception, the corporation has participated in funding approximately $82 million in small business loans in Houston, resulting in nearly 2500 jobs being created for low-moderate income citizens. Source: HBDi
==Loan Programs=Services===='''Small Business Loan''' <br />====
$5,000 up to $500,000<br />
Working capital, Equipment, Furniture & fixtures and Real estate<br />
Up to 25 year terms, fixed rates determined case-by-case<br />
'''====Fast Track Loan'''<br />====
$5,000 up to $25,000<br />
Seven year term<br />
Three day processing, low-fixed rates<br />
Includes Management and Technical assistance<br />
'''====Start-Up Business Loan'''<br />====
Up to $150,000<br />
33% Equity injection<br />
Detailed Business Plan<br />
Sufficient Cashflow and Collateral<br />
'''====SBA 504 Loan'''<br />====
Up to $5 million<br />
Commercial Real Estate, Renovations and Heavy Equipment<br />
Fixed below market rates of interest<br />
===Classes===
Experienced professionals from SCORE, Houston Business Development, Inc. and other agencies are on hand to conduct classes covering a variety of topics including:<br />
-*Managing Your Cash Flow<br />-*How to Get A Small Busines Loan<br />-*Record Keeping for Small Businesses<br />-*Understanding Your Credit Report<br />-*Low Budget Advertising & Marketing<br />-*Planning For Your Business Growth<br />