Application

Ready to officially start the application process? Please review the instructions first, create your profile and then start the process below.

Application Instructions

Step One – Create an account

• The loan application and all the documents that you upload can be stored in your online account.
• Information saved or uploaded is stored in the account you created. You can return to your account as necessary to refine your application and document uploads.
• Visit the Business Resources Library for needed forms and resources.

Step Two – Prepare, complete and include personal information that is required:

• Signed Release Authorization form
• Your Personal Financial Statement (PFS)
• Include a copy of your personal tax returns for all business owners (last 3 years)

Step Three – Include Information about Your Business:

• A new start-up requires a business plan.
• Describe how you will use loan proceeds by filling out the Sources and Use of Funds Form.
  • In the sources of funds section include funds you have invested along with any other source of capital including banks and investors.
  • In the use of funds section include detailed information on how you plan to use the loan proceeds.

  Step Four – Submit Application

  Submit your loan application package when you are ready and all fields have been filled out completely.

  Contact a CIFI business development officer for assistance, follow-up and planning for next steps

  • Hammond Office: 219-803-6553
  • Indianapolis Office: 317-960-3710

  Additional Business Planning Resources

  State

  • Indiana Secretary of State Office
  • Indiana Small Business Development Center
  • New business formation resources

  Federal

  • U.S. Small Business Administration
  • Community Development Financial Institutions Fund
  • U.S. Rural Development USDA

  CIFI Contact Information

  For further assistance on completing a CIFI loan application, you can contact a CIFI representative by:

  • Email
  • Call our Indianapolis office: 317-960-3710

  To help ensure a quicker response about your application, please ensure to fully complete the application by providing all the information requested.

  The Community Investment Fund of Indiana (CIFI) is a non-profit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that offers loans and development services in underserved communities throughout the state of Indiana.

  

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  • Business Loans
  • Business Loan Application
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  • Development Services
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