Overview
If you are a small business owner, or looking to start one, and you are struggling to get a loan or you just need a small amount, the Women's Opportunities Resource Center may have an answer for you!
WORC is a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Micro-loan Intermediary and EOF a subsidiary of WORC is a U.S. Department of Treasury Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). We offer loans, investment products and services to low-income and underserved populations in the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area looking to start or expand their businesses, with a special focus on women and minorities. Our products include:
- Credit Builder Loans up to $2,500
- Direct Loan $1,000 to $2,500
- Small Business Loans up to $10,000
- Credit Line up to $20,000
- Expansion Loans up to $50,000
- Real Estate Loans for Business Property up to $250,000
- Assistance with developing business plan and financial projections, market access, graphic design, and professional services (legal, accounting,...)
- Referrals to partner banks and community loan funds for business loans and related assistance.
It’s easy to apply! Click on the " Apply For a Loan" button to apply online on the left or click on the “Loan Application Form” link on the left to download an application and send us the completed application and requested documents.
For more information on each of our products to determine which one is right for you, or to find out if you meet our eligibility requirements, please visit the product and borrower eligibility pages. You can also click on the “Program Overview” download link for a one page summary, lending@worc-pa.com, or call us at 215-564-5500.
Certifications
This program is made possible through the support of many funders.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the
U.S. Small Business Administration.
