Loan guarantees 

Having trouble securing a loan for your business? A government-backed loan guarantee could help you attract creditors.

• Canada Small Business Financing Program

  Access funds for your small business with the help of this loan guarantee program.

• Canada Small Business Financing Program

  Access funds for your small business with the help of this loan guarantee program.

• Canadian Agricultural Loans Act program

  Find out how you could use this loan guarantee program to secure credit for your farming business.

• ECO-FINANCING
  Applies only to: Québec

  You could obtain a loan, loan guarantee or quasi-equity funding to institute environmentally friendly business practices within your business.

• Export Guarantee Program

  An export guarantee could increase your chances of obtaining financing.

• Financing of Refundable Tax Credits
  Applies only to: Québec

  Is your business eligible for a refundable tax credit? You could benefit from tax credit financing.

• Fonds afro-entrepreneurs — Loans to Afro-Québécois businesspeople
  Applies only to: Québec

  Are you a member of one of Quebec's black communities? You could receive a loan or loan guarantee for your business' needs.

• Foreign Buyer Financing

  If you export capital goods or services, your foreign buyer can benefit from EDC's financing solutions for terms ranging from 2 to 5 years.

• Local investment fund
  Applies only to: Québec

  Apply for financing to start or expand a business in Quebec.

• UNIQ Financing — Working Capital
  Applies only to: Québec

  You could get a loan, a loan guarantee or quasi-equity financing to increase the working capital for your business.

• UNIQ Financing — Capital Assets
  Applies only to: Québec

  You could obtain a loan, loan guarantee or quasi-equity financing to acquire assets for your business.