Rural Alberta.
We're here for you.

Our NewBiz business loan is designed with you in mind:

• Borrow up to $150,000 to start a business in rural Alberta
• Borrow only what you need, when you need it. Many Community Futures clients start with one kind of loan product and over the years take advantage of our other great loans and programs.
• Loan qualification and repayment terms are affordable and flexible. We take a broader view of your assets, income and skills than traditional lenders such as banks. 
• Get access to a wide range of business supports from Analyst who know rural business like no one else, including free business advice and counselling usually up to 4 hours. Afterwards, hourly low-cost fees may apply for additional business coaching, business plan help, training programs and technical assistance.

Need more information before you get in touch with us? Visit our business loans and business services pages.

Our BizBuyout business loan is designed with you in mind:

• Borrow up to $150,000 to buy an existing rural Alberta business
• Borrow only what you need, when you need it. Many Community Futures clients start with one kind of loan product and over the years take advantage of our other great loans and programs.
• Loan qualification and repayment terms are affordable and flexible. We take a broader view of your assets, income and skills than traditional lenders such as banks. 
• Get access to a wide range of business supports from analysts who know rural business like no one else, including free business advice and counselling usually up to 4 hours. Afterwards, hourly low-cost fees may apply for additional business coaching, business plan help, training programs and technical assistance.

Need more information before you get in touch with us? Visit our business loans and business services pages.

Our FranchiseRoute business loan is designed with you in mind:

• Borrow up to $150,000 to franchise a new or existing rural Alberta business
• Borrow only what you need, when you need it. Many Community Futures clients start with one kind of loan product and over the years take advantage of our other great loans and programs.
• Loan qualification and repayment terms are affordable and flexible. We take a broader view of your assets, income and skills than traditional lenders such as banks. 
• Get access to a wide range of business supports from analysts who know rural business like no one else, including free business advice and counselling usually up to 4 hours. Afterwards, hourly low-cost fees may apply for additional business coaching, business plan help, training programs and technical assistance.

Need more information before you get in touch with us? Visit our business loans and business services pages.

Our GlobalReach business loan is designed with you in mind:

• Borrow up to $150,000 to expand your existing rural Alberta business
• Borrow only what you need, when you need it. Many Community Futures clients start with one kind of loan product and over the years take advantage of our other great loans and programs.
• Loan qualification and repayment terms are affordable and flexible. We take a broader view of your assets, income and skills than traditional lenders such as banks. 
• Get access to a wide range of business supports from advisors who know rural business like no one else, including free business advice and counselling usually up to 4 hours. Afterwards, hourly low-cost fees may apply for additional business coaching, business plan help, training programs and technical assistance.

Need more information before you get in touch with us? Visit our business loans and business services pages.

Our TechBlazer business loan is designed with you in mind:

• Borrow up to $150,000 to invest in technology for your existing rural Alberta business
• Borrow only what you need, when you need it. Many Community Futures clients start with one kind of loan product and over the years take advantage of our other great loans and programs.
• Loan qualification and repayment terms are affordable and flexible. We take a broader view of your assets, income and skills than traditional lenders such as banks. 
• Get access to a wide range of business supports from advisors who know rural business like no one else, including free business advice and counselling usually up to 4 hours. Afterwards, hourly low-cost fees may apply for additional business coaching, business plan help, training programs and technical assistance.

Need more information before you get in touch with us? Visit our business loans and business services pages.

Our Opportunity business loan is designed with you in mind:

• Borrow up to normal maximum of $25,000 (but our range is $150,000) to enhance an existing rural Alberta business
• Borrow only what you need, when you need it. Many Community Futures clients start with one kind of loan product and over the years take advantage of our other great loans and programs.
• Loan qualification and repayment terms are affordable and flexible. We take a broader view of your assets, income and skills than traditional lenders such as banks. 
• Get access to a wide range of business supports from analysts who know rural business like no one else, including free business advice and counselling usually up to 4 hours. Afterwards, hourly low-cost fees may apply for additional business coaching, business plan help, training programs and technical assistance.

Need more information before you get in touch with us? Visit our business loans and business services pages.

Our NextGen business loan is designed with you in mind:

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• Borrow up to normal maximum of $25,000 to start a rural Alberta business
• Borrow only what you need, when you need it. Many Community Futures clients start with one kind of loan product and over the years take advantage of our other great loans and programs.
• Loan qualification and repayment terms are affordable and flexible. We take a broader view of your assets, income and skills than traditional lenders such as banks. 
• Get access to a wide range of business supports from analysts who know rural business like no one else, including free business advice and counselling usually up to 4 hours. Afterwards, hourly low-cost fees may apply for additional business coaching, business plan help, training programs and technical assistance.

Need more information before you get in touch with us? Visit our business loans and business services pages.

Our BizAble business loan is designed with you in mind:

• Borrow up to $150,000 to start a rural Alberta business
• Borrow only what you need, when you need it. Many Community Futures clients start with one kind of loan product and over the years take advantage of our other great loans and programs.
• Loan qualification and repayment terms are affordable and flexible. We take a broader view of your assets, income and skills than traditional lenders such as banks. 
• Ask us about our enhanced support service program for persons with disabilities (link to EDP Program)

Need more information before you get in touch with us? Visit our business loans and business services pages.

You’d be amazed what fresh paint, great window dressing and new landscaping can do to help improve your bottom line. Rural businesses can access BizBoost loans of up to $10,000. In some parts of rural Alberta, we have developed partnerships with the business community to provide funds to cover the interest on these loans.  Contact your nearest Community Futures office for more information and to see if your community is part of the interest-free loan initiative.