Helping small businesses in MA reach their full potential.
The Invest MA Loan Program aims to support economic stability and encourage job growth and retention by providing financing to eligible1 small businesses and entrepreneurs in Massachusetts.
Rate is discounted for the first two years of the loan. As of 10/12/2024, the variable introductory rate would be 7.000% APR2.
- Available to small businesses in operation in Massachusetts for a minimum of 2 years
- Loan amounts from $10,000 to $1,000,000
- 5 to 10-year loan terms available
- No pre-payment penalty
- A promotional interest rate will be offered for the first 2 years of the loan, pending confirmation of creditworthiness
- Funds from financing must be used to support business expansion, new construction3, equipment purchases, or other initiatives that support the creation and/or retention of jobs in Massachusetts
- The loan recipient must establish a depository relationship with BankFive prior to loan closing and must maintain the deposit relationship throughout the life of the loan
To learn more about the Invest MA Loan Program and determine eligibility, fill out the form on this page and someone will be in touch soon.
1Loan recipient must be a small business with annual gross revenue of less than $5,000,000. Veteran-owned, women-owned, and minority-owned businesses are encouraged to apply. Loan recipient must demonstrate that the loan will support job creation and/or retention. Approved loans will be subject to a $250 loan documentation fee.
2APR During the Introductory Period: For the first 24 months, the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is Wall Street Journal "WSJ" Prime Rate minus 1.000%. During this time the APR is variable and subject to change each month based on the WSJ Prime Rate on the last business day of each month. This begins with the 1st billing cycle. As of 10/12/2024, the introductory APR in effect would be 7.000% based on Wall Street Journal Prime Rate of 8.000%. APR After the Introductory Period: After 24 months the 1.000% discount will end and the rate will be WSJ Prime Rate +1.000%. APR is variable and subject to change each month based on the WSJ Prime Rate on the last business day of each month. This will begin on the 25th billing cycle. During the life of the loan the APR will never go below 5.000%.
3 Investment real estate not eligible.