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Harlem Entrepreneurial Fund

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Direct business lender for term loans and business lines of creditNew York, New YorkBased in New York; service area not yet provided
BBLL 000575Listed Nov 2026From public recordsLast checked Nov 1, 2026

About

Harlem Entrepreneurial Fund offers community business loans and revolving credit for entrepreneurs in its New York City service area.

Direct business lender. Directly funds business financing; products and terms depend on the lender.

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What they lend

General small business
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A second look at Harlem Entrepreneurial Fund

Harlem Entrepreneurial Fund offers community business loans and revolving credit for entrepreneurs in its New York City service area.

HEF is the community lending affiliate of Harlem Commonwealth Council and describes itself as a CDFI providing small-business credit.

Published by Levr, not by Harlem Entrepreneurial Fund. This is a source-based profile and editorial assessment, not customer reviews or a promise of approval. Sources checked November 1, 2026.

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Programs and published requirements

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Community business credit

Territory
The stated market includes Harlem, Washington Heights, Inwood, Queens and the Bronx.
Term and revolving credit
The loan menu lists term loans up to $250,000 with terms up to five years, and revolving lines up to $250,000 for 12 months.
Microloan uses
SBA microloans support working capital, inventory, supplies, furniture, machinery and equipment, with loans up to $50,000 and terms up to seven years.

Provider sources: Official loan menu · Official SBA microloan programme

When it may fit

Our assessment of the published programs

  • Small businesses in HEF’s stated NYC neighbourhoods needing community lending and business support.

What to weigh carefully

  • A programme ceiling is not a preapproval; terms depend on eligibility and underwriting.
  • Confirm current availability and SBA authority for any separately advertised Community Advantage offer.

Questions before you accept an offer

  1. Does the business address fall inside the current lending market?
  2. What collateral, guarantees and repayment schedule apply?

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Alternatives to research

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The lender

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Direct business lender
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Headquarters
New York, New York
Service area
Based in New York; service area not yet provided
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Website
hefnyc.org
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