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