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Business Lending Services

Overview


Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing
Trenton, New Jersey, United StatesPosted: September 10, 2026Deadline: September 23, 2026

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SUMMARY


The organization is seeking a lending services provider to offer accessible financing, underwriting, financial incentives, and outreach for qualified small businesses in the county. The contract term is one year, with questions due September 16, 2026 and proposals due September 23, 2026.

KEY REQUIREMENTS


BUDGET

Verified

$70,000

CONTRACT DURATION


12 months

TIMELINE


Proposals are to be received on September 23rd, 2026, at 11:30 A.M.

CONTACTS


Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

Additional decision-makers and their departments

Issuing Agency


County Of Mercer

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DESCRIPTION


The procuring organization seeks a vendor to provide business lending services for qualified small businesses located within the county. Services should include issuing loans without collateral and with low or no down payments, along with flexible review of existing small-business financials.

The selected vendor should offer low-interest or zero-interest fixed loans, or other financial products and incentives that benefit county small businesses. The engagement will also include fixed per-application review and underwriting fees, as well as outreach and advertising services to promote the available lending opportunities.

The contract period will be one year. Questions must be submitted by September 16, 2026, and proposals are due by September 23, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions


When is the submission deadline?
Submissions are due September 23, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?
The published budget is $70,000.
Who issued this RFP?
It was issued by County Of Mercer. The work is located in Trenton, New Jersey, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
  • Commercial lender, community development financial institution, or small-business finance provider
  • Experience offering low-interest, zero-interest, unsecured, or low-down-payment business loans
  • Expertise in small-business financial review, underwriting, and loan administration
  • Ability to conduct outreach and advertising campaigns for lending programs
  • Established presence serving small businesses in New Jersey

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