WeBC
If you are a woman between the ages of 19 and 39, you could access a loan of up to $70,000 with flexible repayment options, as well as free, ongoing business advice from your personal business advisor.
Some of the key features of the Loan program include:
Loan of up to $70,000, no security required Flexible repayment options and up to six months interest only One-time loan administration fee of 1% before disbursing the loan No penalty for early repayment Free, ongoing business advice from your personal Business Advisor Mentoring Free business skills training
All applicants must be:
Between the ages of 19 and 39 A woman (or women) who owns and controls at least 51% of a business that is registered and located in British Columbia A Canadian citizen or permanent resident Residing in British Columbia
How to Apply
If you intend to apply for a loan from WeBC to start, expand or purchase a business you will need to provide all items on the Loan Application Checklist, and participate in one of their bi-weekly phone-in info sessions about the loans program.
Sessions are held every second Tuesday at noon (PST). During this session, the facilitator will:
Review our lending criteria Answer your questions Advise you on how to apply Provide you with a resource package
Suggested Prompts
How might the flexibility in repayment options and mentorship support influence the success of women entrepreneurs accessing this loan?
What additional challenges might women in British Columbia face when applying for this loan, and how could those be addressed?
In what ways could participating in the bi-weekly info sessions enhance an applicant’s understanding and chances of securing the loan?
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