Description
The Ohio Air Quality Development Authority (OAQDA) is seeking Ohio‑based financial institutions to join a lender network that will provide small‑business clean‑air project financing. Participating lenders will underwrite loans (generally up to $350,000) for eligible Ohio small businesses, purchase corresponding OAQDA revenue bonds, and use standardized documentation and bond‑counsel opinions. The network is intended to streamline financing, reduce transaction costs, and expand access to affordable capital for clean‑air upgrades. Lenders retain full underwriting discretion; no obligation to fund any specific project is created by joining the network.
• Submit a brief email response with institution details, market served, experience (small‑business lending, conduit bonds, prior OAQDA work), loan products, fee structures, and willingness to adopt OAQDA’s standardized processes.
• Responses are due any time before the solicitation closes on June 30 2027; OAQDA will reply within 30‑60 days of receipt.
• Selected lenders are listed publicly and may receive loan pipeline opportunities from Ohio small‑business borrowers seeking clean‑air financing.