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Subordinated Loans: Partner Loan Program

In addition to venture capital, New York Community Investment Company (NYCIC) offers a subordinated debt product under its Partner Loan Program, which is available exclusively to businesses with a strong credit profile and an existing relationship with one of NYCIC's investor banks.

Designed for companies that are unable to support ongoing growth entirely with senior debt, the Partner Loan Program features:
  • Loans that are junior to bank financing
  • Maturities of five years or longer
  • Competitive interest rates
  • Amounts of $100,000 to $1 million (exceptions may be made for smaller amounts)

How To Apply

Entrepreneurs interested in NYCIC's Rapid Access product should contact their bank officer to discuss eligibility and obtain an application form.

Relationship managers with NYCIC's investor banks who are interested in helping their clients obtain low cost subordinated debt can find more detailed information about underwriting guidelines as well as application forms.


To qualify for a Partner Loan, businesses must meet the following criteria:
  • At the time of funding, loans from one of NYCIC's investor banks* must be at least equal to the amount provided under the Partner Loan Program
  • The investor bank must have provided at least 50 percent of the amount sought through the Partner Loan Program concurrent with, or within three months prior to the funding
  • Annual sales of up to $30 million (companies with larger revenues will be considered if there are strong economic development factors present)
  • Increasing revenues and earnings
  • Positive tangible net worth
  • Minimum of two years of operating history
  • New York State, New Jersey or southern Connecticut location
Businesses that are owned by minorities or women, and companies that operate in or benefit lower income areas or are located in a New York State Empire Zone, are especially encouraged to apply.

Entrepreneurs interested in NYCIC's Partner Loan Program should contact their bank officer to discuss eligibility and obtain an application form.

» Underwriting Guidelines

*Bank of New York; Deutsche Bank; Citibank; Fleet Bank; HSBC; J.P. Morgan Chase; Merrill Lynch; United States Trust Company of New York.





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