Program overview
How Business Center for New Americans's diversity lending program works.
The Business Center for New Americans provides microloans and business support to immigrant entrepreneurs and refugees starting or growing businesses.
Certifications accepted
Which certifications qualify a business for this program.
Business Center for New Americans's diversity lending program is open to businesses holding any of the certifications below. Lenders verify the certification at underwriting, so the certificate needs to be active and in good standing at the time you apply.
Underwriting requirements
Minimums Business Center for New Americans sets at application.
Immigrant and refugee entrepreneurs in the New York metro area with viable business plans.
What else this certification opens
Corporate buyers that accept the same certifications.
The certifications Business Center for New Americans accepts also unlock the corporate supplier diversity programs below. So the same certification that gets you working capital here can register you as a supplier with these companies.