Black-Led Business Financing Program

Supporting Black-led businesses through access to financial solutions, advice, and the benefit of offers from Bank partners.

Product benefits

  • Term financing for both start-ups and established Black-Led businesses.
  • Access to resources and partnerships to help your business succeed.
  • Fixed or variable monthly payments available depending on the financial needs of your business.
  • Competitive fixed or floating interest rates.
  • Interest only payments for up to 12 months.*
  • Optional Scotia Business Loan Protection available.

Program details

  • Financing for new capital investments and/or working capital needs.
  • Competitive fixed or floating interest rates.
  • Interest only payments for 12 months.*
  • Up to 5-year term with amortization up to 10 years.
  • Term loan for business for capital investments minimum of $25,000 with a maximum limit of $250,000.
  • Term loan for business for working capital – minimum of $25,000 with a maximum limit of $50,000.

Eligibility

Businesses that have a minimum black ownership of 50% or more and annual sales up to $15,000,000 will be eligible to apply for loans under the program.

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ScotiaRISE is Scotiabank’s 10-year $500 million community investment initiative designed to promote economic resilience among disadvantaged groups. Through targeted community investments, we can remove barriers to advancement, increase access to opportunities and create a more inclusive world.

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Helpful resources

How to apply for credit

Scotia Business Loan Protection

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Participation in or eligibility for Scotiabank’s Black-led Business Financing Program does not constitute advice or an offer or commitment by Scotiabank to provide any financial products or services. All credit products are subject to approval and conditions. Please speak with a Scotiabank Small Business Advisor for details. Qualifying criteria.
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Principal payments are deferred for the first 12 months of the term loan and during these first 12 months, only interest payments will be payable.  After the first 12 months, both interest and principal payments will be payable. This means your term loan will be amortized over a period that is 12 months shorter such that your principal payments will increase.