Programs & Services

WBD LENDER SERVICES
For nearly 30 years, WBD has been helping businesses across the state access various government-related loan programs. WBD Lender Services was created to provide assistance to lenders and small businesses in pursuit of alternative financing options. Each of WBD’s eight regional offices are staffed with experienced loan officers and credit analysts, who have an excellent understanding of the financing needs of businesses and current knowledge of available financing options. WBD Lender Services is designed to provide valuable feedback and services, which will ultimately result in sound financial decisions for both the borrower and the lender.

Some of options offered under our Lender Services are related to loan application or underwriting under the SBA 7(a) Program.  To learn more about this SBA program, see SBA 7(a) Program.

For more information about all of these services, see WBD Lender Services.

COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT FUND, USA (CRF)
Small business financing from Wisconsin Business Development(WBD), in partnership with Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF), fills the gap between what a bank will finance and what a business must pay out of pocket.  This enables businesses to create new jobs and boost economic opportunity in local communities.

Community Reinvestment Fund, USA, a nonprofit organization, is the nation's leader in bringing capital to public and private nonprofit community development lenders like WBD through the secondary market for loans.  For more information, see Community Reinvestment Fund (CRF).

NEW MARKETS TAX CREDIT (NMTC)
WBD also offers business loans that take advantage of a federal New Markets Tax Credit program designed to revitalize targeted urban and rural geographic areas.  These fully amortized loans are open to businesses operating in designated low-income census tracts, offering up to $2.5 million in takeout or permanent financing with a 25-year term.  For more information about the NMTC program, see New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) Program

The many other programs and services are more fully described in the Economic Development Manual, edited by WBD, and published by the Wisconsin Bankers Association.  If you would like to purchase a copy, please click here. 

Individual members of Wisconsin Business Development receive a free copy of this manual.  If you would like to become a member of WBD, please click here.