Business Services

Business Accelerator
Loan Program 

Obtain the cash flow to grow and expand your business


Ready to scale your business?

The Business Accelerator Loan Program, supported by BDC, offers flexible term financing from $25,000 to $500,000*, specifically tailored to help established businesses expand operations, invest in new opportunities, or increase working capital.

Designed for entrepreneurs who have already achieved 12 months of revenue and are now seeking capital to take their business to the next level.

This program is supportive of entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds, including Indigenous peoples, newcomers to Canada, racialized Canadians, people with disabilities, women, and 2SLGBTQI+ individuals.

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Talk to a Business Credit Specialist

Business Accelerator Loan benefits:

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Term financing for working capital between $25,000 and $500,000*.

Loans are approved and issued by Alterna Savings, supported by a guarantee from BDC.

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Amortizations of up to 6 years, with principal to be paid in equal monthly instalments.

Loan Program Eligibility Criteria:


Your business may be eligible if you:

  Are based in Ontario

  Have been in operation for at least 12 months

  Have annual revenues that are under $10 million

  Have operational cash flow needs between $25,000 and $500,000*

  Conduct your day-to-day banking with Alterna

 

Note: The loan proceeds must be used to fund the operational cash-flow needs of your business, not to replace other loans you may hold.

How to apply

We are here to help. Talk to one of our Alterna advisors to answer your questions and determine if you are eligible for the Business Accelerator Loan Program.

Find out how we can help your business grow

* Loans from Alterna Savings may be up to $500,000 through the Business Accelerator Loan Program. This amount will be determined on a case-by-case basis and is not guaranteed. Applications subject to eligibility criteria, including: Businesses based in Ontario, having been in operation for at least 12 months, having annual revenues that are under $10 million, having operational cash flow needs between $25,000 and $500,000, and conducting day-to-day banking with Alterna Savings. Some restrictions may apply.

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