Contact the LRCC office well in advance of when you need to borrow funds. One of our Loans Officers will help you determine eligibility before any extensive paperwork begins. You may be asked to complete a Personal Statement of Affairs and providing complete and accurate credit information will speed the process. We do make credit inquiries on all applicants and your past credit history will be considered in the adjudication process.
You may want to review some of the resources provided below to further understand your eligibility and requirements:
1. Are you thinking of starting a business?
2. Am I a candidate for support from LRCC?
3. Yes, I am a candidate for support, what are the next steps?
Applications to be considered MUST INCLUDE all of the following:
- Completed business loan application
- Completed personal statement of affairs
- Detailed business plan
- Refundable loan application fee (The application fee will only be refunded upon draw down of approved loan or LRCC decline of loan request)
- $100 for loan requests of $50,000 or less
- $250 for loan requests over $50,000
- Written proof or written confirmation of your Métis heritage
- Written proof of your minimum required 10% equity position
- Copies of your most recent two (2) years of person Income Tax Returns or copies of your Notice of Assessment issued by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
If you would like to download one PDF file that includes all of the program information and forms identified above, please click here >>>
Additional applicant resources to assist you with business plan writing, marketing and other aspects of your business can be found in our Applicant Resources section.
