GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Varies — loan amounts depend on product type; check BankFirst directly for current terms.
Rolling — but verify directly with BankFirst; Sycamore Bank as a brand no longer exists.
FUNDING TYPE
CDFI, Loan
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
This listing needs verification — the program as listed is no longer active under the Sycamore Bank name.
BankFirst does offer small business loans including SBA lending, business term loans, and lines of credit, but that is a separate institution. Founders should contact BankFirst directly to explore current options.
WHAT IT TAKES
Visit BankFirst's current website at bankfirstfs.com to find active small business loan programs — 15 minutes
Contact a local BankFirst branch in Mississippi or Alabama to discuss eligibility and required documents — 1–2 days
WORTH KNOWING
BankFirst is a CDFI-affiliated community bank chartered in 1888 and locally owned, which means it may be more flexible than national banks for small business borrowers in underserved Mississippi and Alabama communities.
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