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The Iowa Center

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Direct business lender for term loans and working capital loansDes Moines, IowaIowa
BBLL 000417Listed Oct 2026From public recordsLast checked Oct 31, 2026
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The Iowa Center provides Iowa entrepreneurs with business financing, credit counseling and loan-preparation support. Its loan fund and SBA microloan offerings should be distinguished when confirming limits.

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

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What they lend

Term loansWorking capital loansStartup funding
General small business
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A second look at The Iowa Center

The Iowa Center provides Iowa entrepreneurs with business financing, credit counseling and loan-preparation support. Its loan fund and SBA microloan offerings should be distinguished when confirming limits.

The Iowa Center controls its CDFI loan fund and is an SBA-certified microlender.

Published by Levr, not by The Iowa Center. This is a source-based profile and editorial assessment, not customer reviews or a promise of approval. Sources checked October 31, 2026.

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Programs and published requirements

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Iowa Center business lending

Published terms
Loan-terms section lists $1,000–$100,000, up to five years and fixed 8% annual interest.
Prepayment
No prepayment penalties.
Limit qualification
The same overview still refers to $50,000 loans in its introduction; confirm the current maximum for the chosen fund.
Preparation
Startups need a business plan, projections and budget; existing firms supply tax returns, statements and current financials.

Provider sources: Lending overview · CDFI loan fund · Required documents

When it may fit

Our assessment of the published programs

  • Iowa owners starting or expanding a business who need financing preparation and flexible underwriting.

What to weigh carefully

  • Flexible underwriting does not eliminate collateral or repayment assessment.
  • The checklist includes collateral and cosigner information where relevant.

Questions before you accept an offer

  1. Is my application for the CDFI fund or SBA microloan program?
  2. What current limit, closing costs and security apply?

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Alternatives to research

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OnDeck

OnDeck offers a separate online lending route for qualifying existing businesses.

Fundbox

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The lender

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Direct business lender
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Headquarters
Des Moines, Iowa
Service area
Iowa
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theiowacenter.org
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