BiGAUSTIN's lending department is located in the Capital Plaza Office Building 5407 North IH-35, Suite 200 Austin TX, 78723. Phone 512 928-8010 and Fax 512 926-2997.

Since its inception in 1995, BiGAUSTIN has been committed to meeting the unique financial needs of new and existing entrepreneurs. BiG is the only micro-lending organization that is authorized by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide micro-lending services in the city of Austin and surrounding counties. As a locally established, non-profit micro-lender, BiGAUSTIN provides its loan applicants with a streamlined loan application process and a quicker loan decision.

Loan Amount: Start-up to $15,000, Existing to $50,000

Terms: Up to 5 years depending on use
Fees: Affordable fees
Loan Uses: Operating expenses, accounts receivable, lease hold improvements, supplies, inventory, equipment, furniture, and fixtures

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Pre-Qualification

The first step in applying for a loan at BiGAUSTIN is to submit a pre-qualification application. This short application allows us to run a credit report, get an approximate view of the current financial situation, and go over a few eligibility questions. In short, the pre-qualification application allows us to insure that there are no "show-stoppers" before you spend your valuable time on the complete application.

You can apply online or download a pre-qualification form for paper submission. Once you have submitted a complete application, we will do our best to get back with you within 3-5 business days.

A Note on Geography

Only businesses located in the following Central Texas counties are eligible for the BiGAUSTIN loan program:

• Bastrop
• Bell
• Blanco
• Burnett
• Gillespie
• Hays
• Lampasas
• Lee
• Llano
• Mason
• McCullough
• Milam
• San Saba
• Travis
• Williamson