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Venture North

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CDFI for equipment financing and working capital loansTraverse City, MichiganBased in Michigan; service area not yet provided
BBLL 000480Listed Oct 2026From public recordsLast checked Oct 31, 2026
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About

Venture North provides nonprofit business loans in northwest Michigan, including microloans, expansion credit and a targeted Express program. It pairs financing with business consulting.

CDFI. Mission driven lender serving businesses banks often overlook.

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What they lend

Equipment financingWorking capital loansCommercial real estate loansStartup fundingTerm loans
General small business
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A second look at Venture North

Venture North provides nonprofit business loans in northwest Michigan, including microloans, expansion credit and a targeted Express program. It pairs financing with business consulting.

Direct nonprofit lender and certified CDFI.

Published by Levr, not by Venture North. 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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Northwest Michigan business loans

Microloan
Up to $50,000 for startups and newer businesses, including equipment, inventory and working capital.
Growth
Existing-business loans reach $350,000, with uses including property, bridge financing and growth.
Express
A separate limited-time program offers $5,000–$25,000 and terms up to 36 months.
Express screen
651+ credit score, clean credit/background checks, qualifying low-income geography or ownership, and customized coaching participation.

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When it may fit

Our assessment of the published programs

  • Northwest Michigan entrepreneurs seeking smaller or gap loans with consulting.

What to weigh carefully

  • Express availability is limited-time and its screens do not automatically apply to all loan programs.
  • Published Express pricing starts at 3% APR; obtain an individual offer.

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  1. Which product serves my address and operating stage?
  2. What collateral, fees and repayment schedule apply?

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Alternatives to research

These are options for a related financing need, not a ranking or a claim of equivalent eligibility or pricing.

Grow

Grow provides a West Michigan small-business microloan comparison where geographically eligible.

PNC Bank

PNC provides a conventional Michigan small-business lending comparison.

The lender

Type
CDFI
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Founded
2008
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Headquarters
Traverse City, Michigan
Service area
Based in Michigan; service area not yet provided
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Website
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