CEDA Low-Interest Business Loans – Start or Grow Your CNMI Business

Microloans up to $25,000 | Direct Loans up to $450,000
Interests Rates from 5.5%–9%

Do You Qualify?

  • U.S. Citizen or U.S. National
  • CNMI Resident for the past 2 years
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Debt-to-income ratio generally under 38%
  • No current delinquencies or defaults
  • Business plan must show ability to repay
  • Credit score below 620 requires a qualified co-signer

What Can You Use The Loan For?

  • Start or expand your business
  • Buy equipment, inventory, or supplies
  • Cover operating expenses & working capital
  • Marketing & growth strategies
  • Ease cash flow challenges

Monthly Payment Examples

AmountRateTermPayment
$10,0007.5%5 yrs$200
$25,0007.5%5 yrs$501
$150,0007.5%15 yrs$1,391
$450,0007.5%20 yrs$3,625

Our Loan Programs

Microloans

Up to $25,000

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Interest Rate: 5.5% - 
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Term: up to 
Interest rate based on credit, cash flow, & collateral
With complete application, and all required information & documentation review time of 7-10 days.

Direct Business Loans

Up to $450,000

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Interest Rate: 5.5% - 
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Term: up to 
Interest rate based on credit, cash flow, & collateral
With complete application, and all required information & documentation, the average loan review time is 7-10 days, and average approval time, from the CEDA Board of Directors, is 30-45 days.

Always happy to help wherever we can.

Frederick C. Cruz
Frederick C. CruzLoan Officer
Tel: 670-234-6245 Ext. 305
Email: f.cruz@developcnmi.com
Abby C. Atalig
Abby C. AtaligLoan Compliance & Collections Officer
Tel: 670-234-6245 Ext. 309
Email: a.atalig@developcnmi.com
Marie N. Coleman
Marie N. ColemanLoan Manager
Tel: 670-234-6245 Ext. 307
Email: m.coleman@developcnmi.com
Elaine M. Manglona
Elaine M. ManglonaField Representative, Rota Office
Tel: 670-532-9408
Email: e.manglona@developcnmi.com
Alexis Hofschneider
Alexis HofschneiderField Representative, Tinian Office
Tel: 670-433-9203
Email: a.hofschneider@developcnmi.com

Saipan Office

2390 Beach Road, Oleai
CEDA Building
Admin Office: Unit 205,
Loan Office: Unit 103
Saipan, MP 96950

CEDA, P.O. BOX 502149,
SAIPAN, MP 96950, U.S.A.

Tel: +1-670-234-6245
Fax: +1-670-235-7147

Tinian Office:

Bldg. B Room E, NMC Tinian Center,
San Jose Village, Tinian, MP 96952

Tel: +1-670-433-9203

Rota Office:

Marpac Ent. Building
Unit next to the U.S. Postal Service,

Songsong Village, Rota

Tel: +1-670-532-9408