GNEC Loan Programs

Business Builder Loan Program

For business loans requiring in excess of $30,001 and up to $100,000, the GNEC Business Builder Loan Program can help.

  • Collateral for the loan will need to be pledged.
  • Final decision is determined by an external credit committee.
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For loans between $1k and $30k see our DreamMaker Loan Program.

All loans are underwritten using a stress test rate of 10.99% to determine qualification. Upon review we will determine the best funding source for your situation.

GNEC Business Builder Loan

Testimonials

“The people were just super helpful, It wasn’t scary, they were very clear on what info they needed, they held your hand through the process and yeah it was very seamless. I was really real shocked and pleasantly surprised”

Michelle Bradley, Javas Compost

“There’s always a reason to not do it so if you don’t get started then it just wont happen. The key is to learn from those mistakes and if you don’t know the answer it doesn’t mean you’re not doing a good job.”

Kimberly Butler, Butler Catering

“They helped me with everything. You guys were amazing, everybody in the company was so beautiful to me. I have no other words than to say thank you…. I think it was a beautiful opportunity for the LGBTQ community.”

Eryn Santos, Atelie Eryn Santos

“I applied in a bank and unfortunately they were not giving me what I was looking for….. Then I actually found out about GNEC and the process with GNEC was so easy and the people I dealt with were very nice and the info was not difficult to work with.”

Hilda Mera, S&A Auto Repair

“I could only speak of my own experience from years of dealing with other people. I believe that GNEC is a sincere partner to collaborate. They are interested in seeing you grow. They’re interested in your success.”

Jason Martin, JM Multimedia Group

“Without that loan I would not have been able to get that far that fast.”

Jayda Audrick, Elevate Lounge

“They gave us the opportunity to package our product, buy our materials and set us up for success.”

Jessenia Silverio, The Banana Leaf

“Believe in yourself, love what you do and everything will come true.”

Eryn Santos, Atelie Eryn Santos

“I didn’t have to pay back the loan in a month. I had a year to just pay interest at a very low rate.”

Hilda Mera, S&A Auto Repair

GNEC Funding Sources:

Click the tools to the right to see which fund best fits your business.

GNEC Opportunity Zone Fund

Opportunity Zone Fund

This fund provides 5.99% FIXED-RATE for businesses located in NJ Opportunity Zones

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Entrepreneurs of Color Fund

Minority Entrepreneurs Fund

This fund provides 5.99% FIXED-RATE for Minority Entrepreneurs.

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Women Entrepreneur Fund

Women Entrepreneur Fund

This funding source provides 5.99% FIXED-RATE for e for businesses owned 51% or more by women.

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GNEC Green Fund

GNEC Green Fund

This funding source is provided for business who are making “green energy” improvements.

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GNEC Pride Fund

This funding source is provided for members of the LBGTQ+ community. 

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GNEC Trade Fund

This funding source is provided for business owners in the various trade fields.

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