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"The success of mentoring occurs when
the mentor and protégé see the growth
and development of the protégé’s business
each step of the way."


--Mentoring: The Women,
The Work, The Effect
Business Lending:

CAP Services has established a subsidiary, Community Assets for People LLC (CAfP) to provide loans to new or expanding businesses. CAfP has three loan funds:

Micro-loans (under $25,000)

  • Limited to low-income entrepreneurs (income under 80% pf County Median Income);

  • Current interest rate 8%. Rates may change based upon underwriting critera and lender participation and must be approved by the CAfP Loan Committee.

  • Loans will be for a maximum term of five years although requests for a longer amortization period will be considered on an individual basis; and

  • All loans must be approved by the CAfP Loan Committee.


  • Business Loans (over $25,000)

  • Limited to low-income entrepreneurs or businesses committing to hiring low-income people

  • Current interest rate 6% or higher, depending on underwriting.

  • Loans will be for a maximum term of ten years although requests for a longer amortization period will be considered on an individual basis; and

  • All loans must be approved by the CAfP Loan Committee. Loans over $100,000 must also be approved by the CAfP Board of Directors.


  • Value-Added Loans

  • Limited to value-added businesses that export goods or services outside the six county area and create new wealth.

  • Current interest rate 6% or higher, depending on underwriting.

  • Loans will be for a maximum of ten years although requests for a longer amortization period will be considered on an individual basis; and

  • All loans must be approved by the CAfP Loan Committee. Loans over $100,000 must also be approved by the CAfP Board of Directors.


  • For more information, contact:

    Nancy Ross, Business Development Coordinator
    715.343.7135
    nross@capmail.org