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Loans

The right financing at the right time can create new opportunity for communities and business owners to adapt to the changing environment in which they operate.

Connecting people to resources

At NMF we invest in community initiatives that make our region a better place to live and work.

Child Care Finance

Recognizing the needs and supporting growth opportunities for child care providers in Northwest Minnesota.

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Business Loans

Loan funds and technical assistance made available for entrepreneurs starting or expanding a business in the region.

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Recognized and certified

NMF is Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI) Certified. CDFIs are mission-driven institutions that have been certified by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s CDFI Fund and operate with a primary mission of serving low-income communities.

In 2019, NMF was awarded the SBA Emerging Microlender award.

NMF is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Funding partners include the Bemidji Downtown Alliance, the McKnight Foundation, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, U.S. Small Business Administration, USDA Rural Development, Warroad Economic Development Fund, Wells Fargo Diverse Community Capital Program, and other funders.

Loan applications

Here’s a quick list to our various loan inquiry forms and applications.

  • Child Care Financing Inquiry Form
  • Entrepreneur Development Financing Inquiry Form
  • Housing Loan Inquiry Form
  • Child Care Loan Application
  • Entrepreneur Development Program Loan Application
  • Housing Loan Application
  • Warroad Economic Development Loan Application

Have questions about our program or need to contact our team?

201 3rd Street NW

Bemidji, MN 56601

218-759-2057

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