Loan Capital

Does your Native Financial Institution need Loan Capital?

Oweesta provides low interest loans to qualified Native Financial Institutions (NFIs) and similar community development institutions that principally serve Native peoples.  Our loans help organizations create local entrepreneurs, homeowners and strong and vibrant Native economies.

About Our Loan Program 

Investment Amount
Investment amounts depend on the type of institution and the market it serves.  Our investment in a single institution cannot exceed 10% of that institutions total assets.

Terms
Range from 3 to 5 years with quarterly interest only payments and easy renewal options.

Interest Rate
Risk-based and fixed for the term of the investment.  Ranges from 3-5%.

How to Apply
If you are interested in finding out more about our loan program, please contact Onna LeBeau, Director of Lending & Reporting, at onna@oweesta.org.

NOTE:  Completion of the pre-application does not constitute a commitment of any kind on the part of your organization.

Click here to download our Pre-Application.
Click here to view our Loan card.

 
A special thank you to our 2010 Native Convening Sponsors