COVID-19: Rapid Recovery Loan

WINNEBAGO COUNTY

The Winnebago County COVID-19 Rapid Recovery Loan Program (RRL) aims to assist businesses in Winnebago County that are negatively affected by the economic impact of COVID-19. The low-interest loan helps keep businesses financially solvent while complying with the enforced restrictions.

REQUIREMENTS

Businesses must meet specific eligibility requirements to receive money from the COVID-19 Rapid Recovery Loan Fund. The Winnebago County RRL allows for any single business enterprise to obtain funds at a level of $1,000, $2,500, $5,000 or $10,000. 

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ELIGIBILITY

Any viable private enterprise with at least one year of financial history that can demonstrate economic hardship or impact due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES

• Rent/Mortgage payments with due dates 4/1/2020 or later 
• Commercial property utilities 
• Payroll expenses including sick, family, and other leave related to COVID-19
• Pre-existing purchase orders, before 3/15/2020

FINANCING GUIDELINES

The Winnebago County RRL Committee will use the following guidelines to evaluate each loan application:

• Loan Amount: Funds are available for any single business enterprise in the amounts: $1,000, $2,500, $5,000 or $10,000. 
• Loan Terms: The term of the loan will be a 3-year amortization schedule.
• Interest Rates:  Each loan has a set 2% interest rate.
• Repayment: The deferment period of principle and interest payments expires six months from the date of distribution. 
• Collateral: Collateral requirements shall be determined on an individual basis by the RRL Committee.
• Location: Business must have a physical address within Winnebago County.
• Approval: Submission of an application does not guarantee funding, and all applications will be reviewed by the committee. Applicant can decrease or decline funding upon notification of approval.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Jayme Sellen, Fox Cities Regional Partnership & Chamber of Commerce: (920) 254-0406 or JSellen@foxcitieschamber.com