Community Uplift Loan Program

Providing funding to minority-and women- owned businesses in as little as one day¹

Working to make my store the best storeAssociated Bank Community Uplift Loan Program supports minority- and women-owned small businesses. We are proud to provide loan options that will strengthen more business owners in the communities we serve.

Loan Features

  • Secured loans and lines of credit available from $5k-$50k¹
  • Fixed monthly payments or lines of credit as low as prime + 1.4%
  • Lower credit score requirements
  • 1% rate deduction with auto-pay

Additional Benefits

  • No balance requirement business checking account²
  • Complimentary business online banking service³
  • Full service financial institution with access to 30,000 surcharge-free ATMs⁴
  • Options for merchant, payroll, HSA and fraud solutions

At Associated Bank, we play an active role in helping our communities grow and prosper.



Community Commitment

Associated Bank provides loans and investments to create affordable housing options, support community services and promote economic development in our markets.



Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)

Associated Bank is committed to providing financial support to promote affordable housing and small-business development in all of our neighborhoods.



Grants

Associated Bank donates millions of dollars in charitable grants to local nonprofits that support, enhance and build our communities.



Volunteerism

Our colleagues are generous with their time and talents. Throughout the year, you'll find them participating in organizational campaigns as well as supporting their own passion projects.



Sustainability

Associated Bank is working to minimize its environmental impact through operational initiatives focused on addressing climate change, carbon emissions and natural resource use.

  1. Applications for loans up to $50,000 may receive an offer in as little as one business day. Applications for loans greater than $50,000 are subject to extended review periods. 

  2. Please see your Associated Bank Checking Product Disclosure for other fees that may apply to your deposit account, including overdraft, stop payment or other charges.

  3. Associated Bank does not charge a fee to download our digital applications; however, transactional fees may apply. Carrier message and data rates may apply, check your carrier’s plan for details. Visit AssociatedBank.com/disclosures for Terms and Conditions for your service.

  4. Associated Bank and MoneyPass® ATM use is free for Associated Bank customers. ATM owners outside of the Associated and MoneyPass networks may charge a fee. Associated Bank may charge a fee for using an out-of-network ATM. Balance inquiry and international fees may apply. Review your account disclosure and fee schedule for more details. MoneyPass is a registered trademark of Fiserv Solutions, LLC or its affiliates. 

  • Subject to credit approval. Fundation Group, LLC is a leading provider of credit solutions to small businesses and is a trusted lending partner of Associated Bank. Loan products are offered by Associated Bank, N.A. or Fundation Group, LLC and involve interest and other costs. Property insurance and flood insurance, if applicable, will be required on collateral.