NJRA - Loan Application

Loan Application

New Jersey Redevelopment Investment Fund (RIF): RIF is a flexible investment fund that provides debt and equity financing for business and real estate ventures. Through the Redevelopment Investment Fund (RIF), the NJRA is able to offer direct loans, real estate equity, loan guarantees and other forms of credit enhancements.

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New Jersey Urban Site Acquisition Program (USA): The NJUSA Program is a revolving loan fund that facilitates the acquisition, site preparation and redevelopment of properties, which are components of an urban redevelopment plan in NJRA eligible communities. NJUSA serves as a catalyst to jump start urban revitalization efforts. The Program provides for-profit and nonprofit developers, and units of government with a form of bridge financing to acquire title to property and for other acquisition related costs.

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Working in Newark's Neighborhoods (WINN): WINN is a revolving loan fund that may be used for commercial and mixed-use projects directly related to comprehensive redevelopment initiatives within the City of Newark.

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Affordable Housing Support Initiative (AHSI): The AHSI is a loan program designed to promote the redevelopment of NJRA’s eligible municipalities characterized by a lack of affordable and workforce housing. Through this initiative, for profit and non-profit developers can apply for funding in their efforts to develop affordable housing units by leveraging State and other funding sources.

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Borrower Information

Business Owner Information

Additional Business Information

Formation Type
Are you a certified MWBE, SBE, SDVOB, or WBE?
Has borrower ever received financing from the NJRA?
Is the applicant a subsidiary or affiliate of any other organization?

Proposed Project and Site Information

Is the project site considered a brownfields site as defined by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection?
Use of Requested Loan Funds.
Who owns the property?

Qualifying Questions

1. Have you ever been, or is now, disbarred, suspended or disqualified from contracting with any federal, state or municipal agency?
2. Have you ever been, or is now, in receivership or adjudicated bankrupt?
3. Have you ever been, or is now, in default on a personal or business loan?
4. Have you ever been, within the last five (5) years, a party in litigation involving laws governing hours of labor, minimum wage standards, discrimination in wages or child labor?
5. Have you ever been, or is now, charged with, convicted of, under indictment, on parole, on probation or a plaintiff in, any criminal or civil offense other than a minor motor vehicle violation?
6. Have you ever been, or is now, subject to, or has pending, any disciplinary action by any administrative governmental or regulatory body?
7. Have you ever been, or is now, subject to any order resulting from any criminal, civil or administrative proceedings brought against such persons or parties by any administrative, governmental, or regulatory agency?
8. Have you ever been, or is now, informed of any current or on-going investigation with respect to possible violations by such persons or parties of state or federal securities, anti-trust or criminal laws?
9. Have you ever been, or is now, denied a business-related license or had it suspended or revoked by any administrative, governmental or regulatory agency?

Information and Document Checklist

All File Uploads Are Required

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Supplemental Application

A supplemental application is required for this loan type, please download the file and reupload a completed copy below. 

 

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Certification of Application

Eligibility of financial assistance by the New Jersey Redevelopment Authority is determined by the information presented in this application and the required attachments. Any changes in the status of the proposed project from the facts presented herein could disqualify the project, including but not limited to, the commencement of construction or the acquisition of assets such as land or equipment. Please contact the staff of the NJRA before taking any action, which would change the status of the project as reported herein. The NJRA’ s regulations and policies regarding the payment of prevailing wages and affirmative action in the hiring of construction workers require the submission of certain reports and certificates and the inclusion of certain provisions in construction contracts. Please consult with the NJRA staff for details concerning these matters.

Only Governing Board of Directors of the NJRA may approve project and authorize the issuance of funds.


I, the undersigned, being duly sworn upon my oath say:

  1. I have received a copy of the “NJRA Guidelines” and am prepared to comply with the requirements contained therein.
  2. I understand that if such information is willfully false, l am subject to criminal prosecution under N.J.S.A. 2C:28 -2 and civil action by the NJRA which may at its option terminate its financial assistance.
  3. I authorize the NJRA to obtain such information including, but not limited to, a credit bureau check as it may require, covering the applicant and/or its principals, stockholders and/or investors.
  4. I authorize the NJRA to provide information submitted to it by or on behalf of the applicant to any bank which might participate in the requested financing with the NJRA.
  5. I understand that the Governing Board of Directors of the NJRA reserves the right to determine which projects to finance and to amend these guidelines at any time.
  6. I understand that the Governing Board of Directors of the NJRA may reject this application in its discretion.
  7. I understand that any information submitted to or obtained by the NJRA or any bank or other lender in connection with this application may be shared by the NJRA and any bank or other lend

Funding Assessment Guidelines

Schedule A

Use of Proceeds As indicated on Schedule B attached.
Project Eligibility Redevelopment projects located in any of the NJRA’s eligible municipalities.
Rates and Terms Rates are typically below market rate. Terms are determined based on the assets being financed, as well as the financing needs for sustainable project development. Typically, terms regarding loan.
The following information will assist the Division of Business Development in reviewing funding requests and in understanding the neighborhood impact of prposed projects. Each category should be addressed in as much detail as possible. For assistance, please call the Division of Business Development at (609) 292-3739
Project Information
  • Description
  • Impact of project on the surrounding neighborhood
  • Existing redevlopment or strategic neighborhood revitilization plans
  • Project timeline
Site Information
  • Present and proposed use of site
  • Property owner name
  • Assessed or appraised value
Borrower Information
  • Borrower structure and ownership
  • Borrower history
  • Resume of principals
Project Budget
  • Source of repayment for NJRA funds
  • Comprehensive construction/development budget, detailing all sources and uses of funds
  • Other identified sources of support, if appicable
Financial Statements
  • Financial statements - 2-3 years
  • Tax returns 2-3 years
  • Personal New Worth Statement

Payment


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