Ready to talk Small Business Loans + Consulting?

Are you 18 years old or older? *

At this time, we are only able to assist adults over the age of 18. If you don't meet this requirement, we encourage you to apply once you are 18 years of age or older.

Yes

Does your business involve: gambling activity, adult entertainment or marijuana sales? *

Venture North does not lend to these industries.

No

Is your business located in one of these 10 NW Michigan counties: Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, Wexford? *

Unfortunately, we are only able to offer our services to those in this ten-county region. If you live outside this region, please consider visiting https://www.ofn.org/cdfi-locator for access to other organizations that may be able to help.

Yes

Are all of the following statements true?
• I have not filed bankruptcy in the last 2 years.
• I am not past due on child support payments.
• I am current on all tax obligations, or I have an approved workout repayment plan with the taxing authority. *

If the answer to any of these is No, please feel free to contact us once these issues have been resolved or more time has passed.

Yes

I understand that, as part of my application process, I may be asked to provide the following documentation:
• Copy of Driver’s License, front and back, for each owner/ guarantor
• Personal Federal Income Tax Returns for each owner/guarantor
• Business Federal Income Tax Returns
• Business Financial Statements
• Business entity paperwork such as LARA Statement, Articles of Incorporation, EIN or UEI documentation *

If you're not able to provide these documents but feel you could still use our help, please explain this in detail in the “What Does Your Business Need and Why?” section of this form.

Yes