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Business Loans

ALAMEDA COUNTY RECYCLING BOARD REVOLVING LOAN FUND
Low-interest loans up to $100,000 for eligible businesses, including start-ups.
Contact: Fred Broadwell (208-4542).

BAY AREA SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Administers state program that guarantees up to 90% of a standard commercial loan.
Contact: BASBDC, 3932 Harrison Street, Oakland (450-1930)

CITIBANK CAPITAL ACCESS PROGRAM
New commercial loan program requires only 1 year of operations and profit; relaxed cash flow requirements; 5-day loan decisions. Contact: 1/800-723-0690, ext. 600 or any Citibank branch.

COMMUNITY BANK OF THE BAY
Full service bank specializing in loans for small businesses, multi-unit affordable housing, and nonprofits, located in lower-income areas such as West and South Berkeley, and areas of Oakland, Richmond, San Francisco. Principle office at 1750 Broadway, Oakland
Contact: (271-8400).