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NH BFA Loan Guarantees

NH BFA Loan Guarantees

Provides credit enhancements for lenders financing growing New Hampshire businesses with stronger loan and credit-line guarantees.

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The New Hampshire Business Finance Authority Loan Guarantee program provides credit enhancements through participating lenders to help finance New Hampshire companies planning operational growth. The program offers two guarantee structures: term loans receive a guarantee of up to 90% of the loan amount with no published maximum dollar ceiling, and lines of credit receive a guarantee of up to 75% c…

Credit enhancements for New Hampshire companies with at least 20 employees planning operational growth, providing up to 90% guarantee on term loans and up to 75% guarantee on lines of credit capped at $2 million.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Loan
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 29 May 2026Source: www.nhbfa.com