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Arlington Economic Development Authority
Fairfax Economic Development Authority
Falls Church City Economic Development Authority 

• SWaM Business Loan Fund: A direct loan from the VSBFA to the business client that does not require a bank’s participation in the transaction.
• Economic Development Loan Fund:  A companion loan for fixed asset financing needs designed to fill the financing gap between the bank’s loan and private equity.
• Child Care Financing Program:  A direct loan from the VSBFA to a child care center or a family home provider.
• VSBFA Small Business Investment Grant Fund
• SSBCI Cash Collateral Program:  Most typically used in those situations where the business loan applicant has the demonstrated ability to cash flow the debt, but the collateral coverage is insufficient for the bank’s normal underwriting standards.  This program can be used for lines of credit or term loans.
• Loan Guaranty Program:  This is a traditional deficiency guaranty of a bank loan. 
• SSBCI Capital Access Program:  This program provides loan loss insurance to a bank to cover a portfolio of enrolled loans. 
• Private Activity Bond Issuances or Qualifying Manufacturers & 501(c) (3) Nonprofits:  For those manufacturers and 501 (c) (3) non-profits which qualify for tax-exempt financing. Business owners who are unsure as to whether their business and their financing need qualify for tax-exempt bond financing should contact a qualified bond attorney before applying. Most local economic and industrial development authorities can issue bonds as well.