Downtown Loan Program

Downtown Loan Program Map

Downtown Two Rivers offers a unique blend of full service shops and beautiful ambiance. The City of Two Rivers can offer a 3% fixed rate loan for up to 8 years for purchase of property in the Business Improvement District plus financing for machinery, equipment, and/or working capital.

Typical Loan Conditions

  • 100% financing for asset purchase with first lien on asset or comparable collateral.
  • Company provides dollar for dollar match.
  • City allowed to review monthly/quarterly financials.
  • Company maintains hazard insurance.
  • Personal guarantee.
  • Key person life insurance.
  • Company shall not move outside of city.
  • Non-discrimination clause.
  • Hire 1 full-time employee per $20,000 borrowed.
  • Other conditions apply.

Typical Loan Terms

  • 3% fixed rate up to 8 years or life of asset
  • Amortization may be longer than 8 years, but must be repaid in 8 years.
  • Terms may be modified.
  • No prepayment penalty.
  • Loans may not exceed $500,000.
  • Working capital loans (inventory and direct labor costs) up to $50,000 with collateral.
  • Other conditions apply.

Business/Marketing Plan

  • Executive summary with mission, goals, objectives, background information.
  • Organizational plan.
  • Marketing plan.
  • Financial plan.