Loan guarantees are designed to help the borrower who doesn’t quite meet a bank’s normal business lending requirements.

Program information is provided by the PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED). Contact WEDCO to learn how and where to apply, or visit DCED’s website for specific program guidelines.


First Industries Fund - Agriculture
Loan Guarantee for costs associated with agriculture and agricultural-related activities.

First Industries Fund - Tourism
Loan Guarantee for costs associated with tourism activities.

Pennsylvania Capital Assistance Program (PENNCAP)
Loan guarantee through participating banks to be used to support a wide variety of business purposes.