Term Loans

Senior or Secondary Debt for Any Reasonable Business Purpose
$50,000 to $5 million in custom-designed term loans for minority-owned and LMI-impact businesses across New England. Flexible structures sourced from our member banks.
company INTRODUCTION
BDC Community Capital provides direct term loans to bridge the gap between business financing needs and conventional bank lending. Loans range from $50,000 to $5 million and may be senior debt or secondary to a primary financing arrangement. Funds are sourced from our member banks. Every loan is custom-designed. We have no fixed terms, advance rates, or formulas that must be met, which means we can offer extremely flexible solutions based on the specifics of your business.
WHY RI CAPITAL

More than just

term financing

Mission-Driven

Term loans are sized and structured to support minority-owned businesses and companies creating jobs in LMI communities.

Senior or Secondary

Senior debt when we are primary, or junior secured debt that works alongside your bank.

Longer Terms, Higher Advance Rates

We typically offer structures that a regulated bank is not allowed to offer on its own.

Bank Partnership

We coordinate with your primary lender so your bank can keep treasury services and the lead relationship.

FUNDING USES

What term loans are used for

Working Capital
Machinery and Equipment
Real Estate
Debt Restructuring
Mergers and Acquisitions

A CDFI-only structure: the Long-Term Early Maturity Loan Program

BDC Community Capital can structure loan participations where all principal payments go to the bank until the bank's participation is paid in full. During that period, the CDFI receives interest-only payments. This program allows banks to offer longer terms while the CDFI absorbs more of the back-end risk, opening up financing options that would otherwise be unavailable to your borrower.

How It Works

Our process for financial success

Step 1:
Initial Consultation

We learn your business, capital structure, and what the term loan needs to accomplish.

Step 2:
Underwriting

We evaluate cash flow, collateral, and structure options, and coordinate with your existing bank where applicable.

Step 3:
Approval and Commitment

Once approved, we issue a detailed commitment letter outlining the proposed terms.

Step 4:
Closing and Funding

We move efficiently to close and fund, with clear communication throughout.

Frequently asked questions

What size term loans does RI Capital offer?

$50,000 to $5 million.

Who qualifies?

Minority-owned businesses, and businesses that are located in or impact low-to-moderate income (LMI) communities in any of the six New England states.

Can BDC Community Capital term loans be senior or secondary?

Yes. We provide both senior debt and junior secured debt depending on your situation and existing financing.

What can a term loan be used for?

Working capital, machinery and equipment, real estate, business acquisitions, debt restructuring, and other reasonable business purposes.

How long are typical terms?

Terms are matched to the use of funds. Working capital term loans typically run five to ten years, equipment loans to useful life, and real estate loans up to 25 years.

What is the Long-Term Early Maturity Loan Program?

A structure where the bank receives all principal payments first until its participation is paid in full, while BDC Community Capital receives interest-only payments during that period. It allows banks to offer longer terms while the CDFI absorbs more back-end risk.

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Get the term loan structure your business actually needs

Senior or secondary, custom-built, mission-driven.