B:Side Fund Loans

Explore Direct Loans from B:Side Fund

Small Business Loans from $10,000 to $150,000

Through a combination of grants, program-related investments, and loans from our lending partners, B:Side Fund offers unique small business financing options designed to support early-stage to established businesses located in Colorado and New Mexico, helping entrepreneurs access responsible capital to start and grow their operations.

Early to Established

Direct Small Business Loans for Growth and Working Capital

Direct small business loans for early to established businesses seeking working capital, debt refinance, or equipment purchases in Colorado and New Mexico.

Geographic Availability

Colorado, New Mexico

Business Type

For-profit businesses; In operation for over 6+ months

Loan Amounts

$10,000-$150,000 (Colorado) | $10,000-$75,000 (New Mexico)

Eligible Uses

Working Capital, Debt Refinance, Inventory & Equipment (excluding vehicles and trailers)

Interest Rate & Terms

Fixed up to 10.00%, 3-5 year terms

Collateral

Blanket UCC Lien on Business Assets

Borrower's Equity Requirement

10% of loan amount

Fee

4.0% of loan amount

Established Business Growth Capital

Climber Loans for Established Small Businesses

Growth-focused financing for established Colorado businesses with positive cash flow investing in working capital, inventory, or equipment.

Geographic Availability

Colorado

Business Type

For-profit businesses; Business must have 1-year positive cash flow in the past 5 fiscal years

Loan Amounts

$20,000-$100,000

Eligible Uses

Working Capital, Inventory & Equipment (excluding vehicles & trailers)

Interest Rate & Terms

Fixed from 6.01-6.32%, 3-5 year terms

Collateral

Blanket UCC Lien on Business Assets

Borrower's Equity Requirement

10% of loan amount

Fee

2.0% of loan amount

Rural Community Lending

Rural Express Small Business Loans

Fast working capital loans for eligible rural small businesses in Colorado and New Mexico with no collateral required.

Geographic Availability

Rural Colorado or Rural New Mexico only

Business Type

For-profit businesses; In operation for over 6 months

Loan Amounts

$20,000-$25,000

Eligible Uses

Working Capital

Interest Rate & Terms

Fixed up to 10.00%, 3 year term

Collateral

None

Borrower's Equity Requirement

None

Fee

Up to 7.5% of loan amount

Entry-Level Business Financing

Credit Builder Loans for Small Businesses

Entry-level small business loans designed to build or strengthen business credit while accessing working capital.

Geographic Availability

Colorado, New Mexico

Business Type

For-profit businesses; In operation for over 6 months

Loan Amounts

$10,000

Eligible Uses

Working Capital

Interest Rate & Terms

Fixed at 10.00%, 3 year term

Collateral

None

Borrower's Equity Requirement

None

Fee

Up to 7.5% of loan amount

Startup Loans

Colorado Startup Loans for Early Stage Businesses

In partnership with Colorado’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade, B:Side Fund offers financing to small businesses in the startup phase.

Geographic Availability

Colorado

Business Type

For-profit businesses; In operation between 6-24 months

Loan Amounts

$20,000-$150,000

Eligible Uses

Working Capital, Inventory & Equipment (excluding vehicles & trailers)

Interest Rate & Terms

Fixed up to 10.00%, 3 year term

Collateral

Blanket UCC lien on business assets

Borrower's Equity Requirement

10% of loan amount

Fee

3-4% of loan amount

How It WOrks

Our Simple Loan Process

A clear, guided process designed to help small businesses move from eligibility to funding with confidence.

1
Complete our Eligibility Check to determine initial fit.
2
Complete a full application, sync bank accounts, and submit required documents.
3
Our board-appointed Loan Review Committee reviews your request.
4
If approved, we gather final documents to close and fund.
5
Access tools through B:Side Assist, B:Side Connect, and B:Side University.
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Find the Right Loan for Your Business

Interested in learning more? Download our Desk Guide for additional program information.