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Equitable Access to Capital

We’re committed to increasing funding to help minority- and women-owned small businesses.

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Empowerment Small Business Loan Program

Old National Bank has established the Empowerment Small Business Loan Program to provide access to capital for minority- and women-owned small businesses that may not normally qualify for credit under traditional underwriting guidelines. We believe in showing up for our communities. This is one way we’re helping small businesses succeed where we live and work.

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    How It Works

    Borrow up to $5 million1 under expanded credit guidelines, including a lower minimum credit score2 and modified collateral requirements. Your application will be reviewed by our in-house, dedicated credit team.

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    Program Eligibility3

    Available to businesses:

    • With revenue less than $25 million.
    • With more than 50% owned by minorities and/or women.
    • Located in region of: Chicago, IL, Evansville, IN, Indianapolis, IN, Louisville KY, Milwaukee WI, Grand Rapids, MI, Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN  and Nashville, TN with preference to those operating within a majority-minority or low-to-moderate income census tract.
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    Loan Types Available4

    • Working Capital Lines of Credit
    • Owner-Occupied Real Estate
    • Equipment Finance Term Loans
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Treasury Management Solutions

We can help you manage your cashflow and improve your liquidity. We also have fraud mitigation tools. Let’s up your business game!

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Get started with a member of our Community Lending Team today.

Leo Lopez
Leo Lopez, SVP
Community Lending Executive
Proudly serving Indiana & Kentucky
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Tracy Meeks
Tracy Meeks, VP
Community Lending Executive
Proudly serving Wisconsin
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Emma Kasiga
Emma Kasiga, VP
Community Lending Executive
Proudly serving Minnesota
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Monica Rubio
Monica Rubio, VP
Community Lending Executive
Proudly serving Illinois, Michigan, & Tennessee
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Let’s talk about your options! Fill out the form below and one of our small business Relationship Managers will be in touch shortly.

1 All loans subject to credit approval. If the security interest is property, property insurance will be required. Minimum loan amount for this program is $25,000.
2 Loan Sponsor/Guarantor must be a U.S. citizen.
3 For full program details contact your Community Lending Executive. Additional program qualifications or restrictions may apply.
4 Maximum loan to value (LTV) amounts will vary based on collateral type. Gap financing may be available through outside program partnerships.