Commercial Lending Partner of SMBs in the Greater New Orleans Region
Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I apply for a loan?
Loan applications are available on the Services page.
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What type of loans do you offer?
CUEE offers commercial long term, short term, and gap financing loans.
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Can non-profit businesses apply for a loan?
Yes! CUEE loans to revenue-generating non-profit organizations with at least one year of documented revenues and expenses. Documented revenues and expenses may include financial statements, tax returns, and/or bank statements of the business client and its owner(s).
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Are there any types of businesses you do not loan to?
CUEE does not provide loans to bars and casinos.
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Will my application be rejected because of a low credit score?
CUEE understands that there are several factors that can negatively affect your credit score (hospital bills, student loans, etc.) We run a credit report but we do not base our final decision solely on your credit score. CUEE looks at several factors to determine whether you are approved for a loan.
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How long will it take to process my application?
Once a completed application is received, it usually takes about 4 to 6 weeks to process your loan application. Once processing is complete, you will receive a letter in the mail stating whether your loan is approved.
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How can I schedule a Business Therapy session?
In order to schedule a business therapy session, you will have to contact us by phone.
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Do I need to bring anything to a Business Therapy session?
We ask that you bring your business plan to a business therapy session. If you are an existing business, we ask that you also bring your most recent business financial statement.