Colorado Revolving Loan Fund
04/28/2021
Microloans up to $50,000 for Eligible Businesses In partnership with the Office of Economic Development & International Trade, Colorado Department of Local Affairs, Colorado Enterprise Fund and Region 9 Economic Development, we have launched the Colorado Revolving Loan Fund. The program is open...
2020 Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony
02/02/2021
Colorado Lending Source Shares Impact on Small Business and Celebrates Partners at 2020 Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony During Colorado Lending Source’s virtual Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony on January 28, 2021, the organization shared their economic impact in the wake of one of the most...
Interview with Adam Rose, Fallen Owl Tattoo Studio
11/20/2020
Community Driven Tattoo Shop Finds Home After years of hard work, balancing two jobs in pursuit of a passion while building business acumen and management skills, Adam Rose was finally able to put down roots. As the owner of Fallen Owl Tattoo Studio, Adam fulfilled his dreams of opening a permanent...
A Salute to Small Businesses
09/30/2020
The Farewell Musing It is with much sadness that I conclude my twenty years with Colorado Lending Source. The time passed quickly because I surrounded myself with an incredible team of amazingly smart individuals, and I was able to meet so many breathtaking entrepreneurs, partners, thought-leaders...
Too Small to Survive?
09/03/2020
When the national unemployment rate went from 3.5% in February 2020 to 14.7% in April 2020, the U.S. economy underwent a fundamental change that few are yet to comprehend. During those three-plus months when downtowns were deserted, highways empty, and airports shuttered, consumer and business...
Resources for Business Planning & Financial Projections
07/28/2020
Do you need a business plan and financial projections? For startups that are in the early stages of building their business, it's essential to have a comprehensive business plan and financial projections in order to receive a loan. It's important for any lender to have a well-rounded understanding...
Invest in Small Business
07/24/2020
Our funding partners directly impact the communities we serve! We’re making it possible for individuals, businesses, and foundations to directly impact equity in small business lending. By focusing on a combination of grants, program-related investments, or loans from our lending partners, we have...
SBA 504 Refinance FAQ
07/15/2020
SBA 504 Refinance Loan Program Frequently Asked Questions What is the Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 Refinance loan program? The SBA 504 Refinance Loan program is an opportunity for small businesses owners to refinance their existing commercial real estate loan with an SBA 504 Refi loan,...
Improve Cash Flow with SBA 504 Refi
07/08/2020
With lots of news on the roll-out of different iterations of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL), the little-known SBA 504 loan program has become even more little-know of late, which is a shame because for...
Eastern Colorado Small Business Loan Program
05/27/2020
Small Business Loans for Eastern Colorado, Larimer County, and Weld County The Eastern Colorado, Larimer County & Weld County Small Business Loan Program is an affordable, flexible and friendly loan program available to small businesses and nonprofits located in eastern Colorado counties who...