Loan Programs

Maryland Large Animal Veterinarian Assistance Loan Program

The Maryland Large Animal Veterinarian Assistance Loan Program can help you obtain commercial financing to purchase a truck and/or specialized equipment to provide large-animal veterinary care services.

Program Overview

Support to start or expand large animal veterinary services in Maryland

Attention licensed large animal veterinarians, MARBIDCO has a program to help you start or expand your business.

The program was established by MARBIDCO to help attract and/or retain large animal veterinarians in Maryland. Applicants can apply for loans to purchase a truck or other specialized equipment necessary for providing large animal veterinary care services in Maryland.

Eligibility

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Have a Maryland veterinary medicine license issued no earlier than January 2004

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Have clinical experience providing care to large animals

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Reside in Maryland when the loan settles

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Agree to have a majority of the large animal practice in Maryland during the loan term

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$25,000

Minimum loan

$100,000

Maximum loan

4.00%

Interest rate

0.25%

Origination fee

Loan Terms and Conditions

Collateral Valuation

Collateral security may not exceed 95% of fair market value. MARBIDCO determines collateral value during underwriting, including a first lien on a truck or other item being purchased.

Loan Terms

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$25,000–$39,999: 3.5 years

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$40,000–$59,999: 4 years

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$60,000–$79,999: 4.5 years

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$80,000–$100,000: 5 years

Personal Guarantee

Required if a business entity is the borrower. Owners of business entities must also provide guarantees. Minimum eligible credit score: 620.

Application Process

Application Deadlines and Submission

1

Originate application

The applicant must originate all applications.

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Submit application

Send a completed and signed original application with all required attachments to:

MARBIDCO Large Animal Veterinarian Loan, Attn: Brittany Rawlings, 1410 Forest Drive, Suite 21, Annapolis, MD 21403, or brawlings@marbidco.org.

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Processing

Applications are processed as received.