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We're here to make your dreams a reality

About Us

Since 1991, the Utah Microloan Fund has helped Utah’s small business owners turn their ideas into reality.

We’re a nonprofit lender recognized as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), providing financing to entrepreneurs and communities that traditional banks often overlook.

Based in Salt Lake City, we proudly serve businesses across all of Utah.

Our Mission

Vision

Our mission is to strengthen communities throughout Utah by providing business education and microloans to entrepreneurs in start-up & existing businesses that do not qualify ​for traditional funding sources.
We envision a future where individuals across Utah succeed in building their businesses with practical tools, resources, and guidance tailored to their needs.
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Who We Serve

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Tania Rodriguez
​Owner of Los Churros Del Norte
 We help people who:
  • Are just starting out and don’t have an operating history. 
  • Don’t have enough collateral or cash flow for a traditional bank loan.
  • Have had life events that have impacted their credit history. ​
  • Are looking to continue their business education.​​
We are unable to fund: 
  • MLM's 
  • Real estate or building purchases
  • Businesses not registered in the state of Utah​
  • ​Anyone in an active bankruptcy 

Our Process

We want to ensure you feel ready and prepared to apply for a loan. Let us walk you through the basic steps we’ll take together so that you know what to expect.
Complete Loan Orientation
Held every Tuesday at 9am virtually. Sign up at www.utahmicroloanfund.org/upcomingclasses

​Fill Out Inquiry Form
This form includes information about you, your business, and the funding you are looking for. Once verified, we will then add you to Lenderfit, our online application system. 

​Complete Your Application​
You will submit your application and supporting documents including:
Tax returns, financial info, business plan, cashflow, etc. This also includes a $50 application fee paid.

Present to Our Team
Once your application is complete you will present to our team. We will set up a date for you to present virtually via Zoom. This is a 30 minute meeting. 

If Approved
We will close your loan in approximately one week after you submit the necessary closing documents in order to receive your funds. 

Ready to take the next step?

Let's get you started! 
Take Orientation
Apply Here

Need Other Resources?

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​Nicole and Chris Carver, Tonyburgers
In addition to loans for small businesses, we provide:
  • Personalized mentoring
  • Connection to advising partners
  • Resource Guides here
  • ​Bi-Monthly business education classes
  • Digital Class Library of past classes
Check Out Classes
Small Business Resource Guide

Banking on Women™ 

In Partnership with
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A 15-week program designed to support budding entrepreneurs in Utah as they start or grow their small businesses.
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Whether you are in the planning phase of a startup or have been in business for years, this course was developed to help you succeed in the world of business all while building a strong network with other like-minded people. It definitely takes a village!

The program, a trademark of Synchrony, and the financial sponsor of the program, offers a full scholarship to
 those accepted.
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Learn More

Our Staff

You can email or call us Monday - Friday from 9AM - 5PM at (801) 746-1180.
​We are here to help you find the funding you need!
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Doug Keefe
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​Executive Director
[email protected]
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Sara Day
Programs Manager | Training & Outreach
​[email protected]
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Andi Catmull
​Accounts Manager
​[email protected]

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Amy Phelps
Loan Officer
[email protected]
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Giovanni Orifici
Finance Manager
​[email protected]

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Want to stay up to date on resources, events, classes and more? ​
Sign up for Newsletter
We have made the dreams of Utah small business owners a reality with advising and microloans since 1991. Are you next?
801-746-1180
154 E Ford Ave Ste A, Salt Lake City, UT 84115
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  • Home
  • About
    • About Us
    • Annual Report
    • Boards & Committees
    • Sponsors & Partners
  • Loans
    • Small Business Loans
    • Loan Orientation
    • FAQ
  • Banking On Women
  • Classes
    • Take a Class
    • Class Library
  • Resources
    • Utah Small Business Resources
  • Blog