Justine Petersen Housing and Reinvestment Corp. (314)664-5051
www.justinepetersen.org
SBA Micro-Loan
As a U.S. Small Business Administration Micro-loan Intermediary Lender, Justine Petersen borrows capital from the SBA and originates loans to entrepreneurs that do not have access to commercial or conventional loans. The average loan size of this loan pool is $6,800.
Emerging Markets Loan Fund
Justine Petersen wholly-owns a U.S Department of Treasury certified Community Development Financial Institution, Great Rivers Community Capital. One of Great Rivers' loan products is the Emerging Markets Loan Fund. The mission of the Emerging Markets Loan Fund is to provide access to safe, affordable capital to small businesses overlooked by mainstream financial institutions. This loan pool is funded by local investors. The average loan size is $8,000.
Green Loan Fund
The Green Loan Fund is for small businesses that are socially and environmentally responsible in the way they source, manufacture, and market their products and run their offices and factories. Green Businesses focus on using business as a tool for positive social change. To qualify for a Green Loan, businesses must demonstrate their commitment and significant action in both environmental stewardship and social and community responsibility. |