Access Capital

SSBCI Information:

The Michigan Strategic Fund has received its first round of funding for SSBCI 2.0. Lenders interested in supporting borrowers through the collateral support and loan participation program may contact MEDC Capital Access at [email protected]. CDFIs and small business lenders seeking support through the loan guarantee support may also contact MEDC Capital Access. Small businesses seeking new financing should contact their local bank, credit union, or CDFI to discuss possible financing, including SSBCI support.

SSBCI 2.0 Update

In June, U.S. Treasury changed a key rule for the SSBCI 2.0 loan enhancement programs. Based on this change, the MEDC may now support new lending, which will refinance existing debt of a third-party, non-affiliated lender. This change is valid across all MEDC loan enhancement programs. MEDC believes that this change will greatly impact its ability to support small business lending in Michigan. Lenders may contact Chris Cook, Managing Director, Capital Access for more information: [email protected].

SSBCI 2.0 Access to Capital Overview Webinar
The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) and MEDC partnered for an informational webinar to provide small business lenders an overview of MEDC’s SSBCI 2.0 Access to Capital programs. The webinar featured opening remarks from DIFS Director Anita Fox as well as an in-depth overview of programs and requirements, lender and small business borrower eligibility, and was followed by a Q&A session.