Microfinance Ireland - Supporting Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur (IBYE)

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Business Loans of up to €5,000 at 5%

Microfinance Ireland is very pleased to support the 2016 IBYE competition, and we are now offering loan finance 

of up to €5,000 at a discounted rate of 5% to competition applicants who may require loan funding to help 

them establish and grow their business. 

Eligibility: 

This loan offer is available to all applicants in the Best Start Up and Best Established Business categories from 

now until 31st March 2017.

For applicants entering the Best Business Idea Category, we understand that it might take a bit longer to 

commence trading and therefore, we are extending this loan finance offer until 30th June 2017 so that these 

applicants can apply for loan finance for their business idea is closer to trading stage. 

How to Apply:

  • Competition applicants should complete the MFI IBYE Application Form* and attach supporting documents (i.e 6 months Bank Statements & ICB Report) which is required for an IBYE Loan from Microfinance Ireland 
  • LEO to sign IBYE Loan Application,  attach a copy of the IBYE Business Plan, (which was submitted online to the LEO), and forward the application to Microfinance Ireland
  • LEO to forward all documentation to Microfinance Ireland for credit approva
  • Microfinance Ireland will contact the applicant to conduct telephone interview and discuss their application in detail
  • MFI will endeavour to provide the applicant with a credit decision within 72 hours  - credit decision is final 

Related Links:

  • Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur

    The search for Ireland’ Best Young Entrepreneur of 2016 (‪#‎IBYE‬) gets underway shortly, with a €2 million investment fund and targeted business development supports on offer.