Grow and scale your business with a HEF loan.
The Harlem Entrepreneurial Fund has been offering loans to minority and women-owned businesses in underserved communities in the Greater New York area since 2008.
Find the right loan for your business
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HEF Credit Builder Loan
Increase your credit score with a HEF Credit Builder Loan. This loan ranges from $500 to $5,000.
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HEF Small Business Loan
Grow your business with the HEF Small Business Loan. This loan provides low-rate financing up to $250,000.
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SBA Microloan
The microloan program provides loans up to $50,000 to help small businesses and certain not-for-profit childcare centers start up and expand.
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SBA Community Advantage Loan
If you're a woman, veteran, or minority entrepreneur, we offer loans up to $350,000, a flexible 10-year term, and competitive interest rates.
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Empire State Small Business Revolving Loan Fund
A major obstacle business owners encounter is the lack of capital needed for growth. However, there are several options business owners can explore to raise capital.
Our Impact
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Nearly $11 million
in loans to businesses
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90% of Loans
disbursed to minority or women-owned businesses
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1,500 Jobs
created or retained
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Over 900 hours
in Technical Assistance programs for small businesses
“I have found HEF to be a very nurturing partner. They were easy to work with, understanding of our situation, and committed to helping us achieve the growth we are poised for.”
Karl Franz Williams
Founder & CEO, Uncle Waithley’s