Special Loan Fund

As part of the Scotiabank Women Initiative, business owners have access to a loan fund of $3bn. The fund will be available over three years offering special rates to woman-owned and woman-led businesses.

Key features*

Loan amount

SME Clients:  access loans of up to $50 million within the three-year fund cycle

Corporate and Commercial Clients:   access loans of up to $350 million

Rate

Special rate of 8%*

Special

50% reduction of Commitment and Application Fees


Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be women-owned */or women-led* business 

Company

Sole Trader

Partnerships

Incorporated companies, corporations or co-operatives

All entrepreneurs creating value and driving economic growth

Operational

Woman owned: minimum shareholding of 20% with a woman who is  active in the business.

Woman-led: having an executive/decision maker who is active in the business and/or a director (as per business registration).

In operation for a minimum of 3 years.

Financial

Must have good credit history.

Rates applicable until December 31, 2024

*Conditions apply.


The Scotiabank Women Initiative is created to support women in business financially.