Ferry County’s Local Investment Network

I WANT TO INVEST IN FERRY COUNTY BUSINESSES…

Anyone interested in investing their money in Ferry County-based businesses to help facilitate economic self-sufficiency and job growth is welcome to join FIN. The FIN is not a bank or loan fund and members do not make collective investment decisions. Ferry County Sunrise acts only as a matchmaker and members work directly with businesses on investment opportunities.

Investor Q&A

• How much money do I have to be prepared to loan?
  There is not a maximum or minimum amount an investor needs to be prepared to loan. An investor can make as many or as few loans as they would like over any period of time. Many loans through FIN are micro loans (anything under $1,000), so being a “cash cow” is not a prerequisite.
• How do I learn about investment opportunities?
  Businesses seeking loans submit an application to Ferry County Sunrise. We circulate these opportunities to our members as they are received. Additionally, members come together for business profile and networking events 3-4 times per year.
• How are loans structured and made?
  The terms of loans are arranged directly between the investor and the borrowing business. Investor members understand they are making unsecured loans using whatever instrument they want.

Interested in becoming a FIN Member? Complete our New Member Application & Agreement Form to get started.

I WANT TO START OR GROW A FERRY COUNTY BUSINESS…

Any business based in Ferry County is welcome to apply for a loan. You must be prepared to share information about your business, submit an application and present your idea to investor members.

Please reference our website for resources to help with this process.

Borrower Q&A

• What size loan can I apply for?
  There is no minimum or maximum amount you can apply for.
• How long does the loan process take?
  There is not a set amount of time the process takes. Ferry County Sunrise, along with volunteer mentors, can help you with the application process and once complete, will circulate applications to investors. Businesses seeking a loan will be invited to an investor meeting to present their idea for funding. Not all loan requests are funded and so providing a compelling business case is important.
• How are loans structured and made?
  The terms of loans are arranged directly between the investor and the borrowing business. Investor members will use an instrument of their choice — usually a promissory note. Ferry County Sunrise can provide templates and basic guidance to get you started.

Seeking investment for your business? Complete our Business Opportunity Form to get started.