{"id":4835,"date":"2021-11-09T22:36:24","date_gmt":"2021-11-10T03:36:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.evol.ca\/?page_id=4835"},"modified":"2026-08-20T11:44:29","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T15:44:29","slug":"acquisition-and-growth","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.evol.ca\/en\/financing\/acquisition-and-growth\/","title":{"rendered":"business loan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 id=\"h-loan-ranging-from-20-000-to-300-000\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">loan ranging from $20,000 to $300,000*<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">*Under certain conditions a loan of up to $450,000 may be granted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-conditions\" class=\"wp-block-heading h_2-6rem\"><strong>Conditions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>requires a minimum down payment of 5% of the value of the project;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>maximum amortization period of 8 years;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>interest rate calculated based on a base rate plus a percentage risk premium determined by the business\u2019s risk profile;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>possible moratorium when the loan is disbursed and during its term;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>file set-up fee:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>for loans ranging from $20,000 to $75,000: $350<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>for loans ranging from $75,001 to $250,000: $500<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>for loans ranging from $250,001 to $450,000: $650<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a loan management fee (charged each year on the anniversary of the loan and calculated as follows:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>0.40% of the outstanding loan balance, with a minimum fee of $200 and a maximum of $2,700.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The business must contribute to one or more of the UN\u2019s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by being: an impact business (a business whose products or services offer a solution to a social or environmental challenge); OR an eco-responsible business (committed to adopting or enhancing sustainable business practices over the course of its financing). To find out more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.evol.ca\/en\/sustainable-development\/\">sustainable development<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"evol-spacer\"><\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-background  light-mode\" \n style=&quot;background-color:#f1eee6;&quot; >\n    <span class=\"block-background__label\">Content with background<\/span>\n  \n    \n<section class=\"evol-spacer\"><\/section>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-documents-required-to-make-an-application\" class=\"wp-block-heading h_2-6rem\"><strong>documents required to make an application<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>business plan and\/or summary of the project;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>two-year projected balance sheet;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>financial reports for the past three years (when possible);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the most recent interim financial statements;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>for an acquisition:\u2009signed letter of offer and\/or tax memorandum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<section class=\"evol-spacer\"><\/section>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n                    \n\n\n<div class=\"block-background  light-mode\" \n style=&quot;background-color:#b2d0d3;&quot; >\n    <span class=\"block-background__label\">Content with background<\/span>\n  \n    \n<section class=\"evol-spacer\"><\/section>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-important-information\" class=\"wp-block-heading h_2-6rem\"><strong>Important information<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>financing may be used for the acquisition of tangible and intangible assets, working capital related to the business&#8217;s operations after the date the loan is granted, the development and commercialization of new products and services for existing businesses, and the purchase or buyback of shares.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>most sectors are eligible;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>interest rates are calculated based on the level of risk;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>amortization periods range from 2 to 8 years;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>possibility of a moratorium both when the loan is granted and during its term;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>possibility of a moratorium during parental leave;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>analysis and ongoing file management fees apply.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.evol.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/evol_politique_financement_EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about our financing policy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.evol.ca\/en\/financing\/#eligibility\">check your eligibility<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"evol-spacer\"><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n                    \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>loan ranging from $20,000 to $300,000* *Under certain conditions a loan of up to $450,000 may be granted. 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