ABOUT MESO LENDING MESO is a designated SBA micro-lender, an IDA fiduciary, a USDA RMAP (Rural Micro-Entrepreneur Assistance Program) lender, and a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI).
PROGRAM MISSION MESO’s Community Capital team provides essential financing for small businesses in Oregon and SW Washington. With a focus on lending to under-served entrepreneurs, MESO’s policies, SBA and CDFI status provide tools to serve those who may be ineligible or uncomfortable with seeking or qualifying for traditional financing. Our teams ensure full-service support, including technical assistance, to the entrepreneur from pre-application throughout the life of the loan.
MESO COMMUNITY CAPITAL PROVIDES: •CREDIT 101: Provides education about basic credit knowledge and the importance of higher credit scores, with an offer to establish a $100-$200 credit builder loan. •SMALL DOLLAR LOAN: Streamlined loans that range from $250 to $2,500 to support small business needs from inventory to equipment repairs. •GENERAL LENDING: Loans up to $500,000 to support growth and continued operations of small businesses at any stage.
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