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Nova Scotia Co-operative Council
Small Business Loan Guarantee Program
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling
Odds
Not published
Effort
1 day
Can you get this?
✓Must be a small business in Nova Scotia
✓Supports startups, business purchases, or expansions
✓Must apply through a participating credit union
✓Financing up to $500,000 available
Your real odds
Your credit union decides whether you qualify, and no public approval rate exists to benchmark against.
Eligibility follows standard lending criteria because this is a loan guarantee, not a grant, so your credit union runs the assessment the same way it would any other application. The guarantee backing does improve your position compared to applying for a conventional loan with no support behind it.
What it takes
Confirm you are a Nova Scotia small business owner (startup, acquisition, or existing business)1 day
Choose a participating credit union from the listed institutions and book an appointment1–3 days
Apply through your local credit union branch with your business financials and plans1–2 weeks depending on the credit union
Worth knowing
This is the only program in Nova Scotia that covers working capital and lines of credit for people starting or purchasing a small business, and most applicants overlook that distinction when they are comparing financing options.
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