Maryland Small Business Development Financing Authority (MSBDFA)

Provides financing for small businesses that are not able to qualify for financing from private lending institutions or owned by socially and economically disadvantaged persons.

Contract Financing Program - Loan guarantees and direct working capital and equipment loans to socially or economically disadvantaged businesses that have been awarded contracts mainly funded by government agencies and/or public utilities.

Equity Participation Investment Program - Direct loans, equity investments, and loan guarantees to businesses in franchising, technology-based industries, and for the acquisition of profitable businesses.

Long-Term Guaranty Program - Provides loan guarantees and interest rate subsidies.