Lakota Funds
  • P.O. Box 340 Kyle, South Dakota 57752 USA
  • (605) 455-2500
  • M-F 8:30am-4:30pm

Business Lending

Lending for the purpose of starting or growing reservation businesses is the heart of our mission. We have several financing options to help aspiring or established entrepreneurs turn their ideas into reality. Lakota Funds wants to work with you to make your business a success. If you need assistance completing the loan application, please do not hesitate to contact us. We have qualified coaches on staff to walk you step-by-step through the loan process.

Lakota Funds can also package loans with off reservation banks for larger projects.

We support Native American farmers, ranchers, and gardeners by providing the capital necessary to launch a new operation or expand an existing one. As the only Native community development financial institution to become a Farm Service Agency (FSA) guaranteed lender, we are committed to growing this sector of our local economy.

Eligibility Guidelines:
  • Loan applicant(s) must be an enrolled member, or enrollment pending, of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, be the spouse/partner of an enrolled member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, or be an enrolled member of another federally recognized tribe.
  • Loan applicant(s) must reside and base his/her business on the Pine Ridge Reservation or within 50 miles of the exterior boundaries of the Pine Ridge Reservation as recognized by the Oglala Sioux Tribe.
  • If operations are located on trust land, applicant must have established land lease agreement in his/her own name.

Requirements: Loan funds can be used for purchase of livestock or equipment, real estate purchase or renovation, or working capital.

Terms of Loan: Up to 15 years (depending on collateral) with a fixed interest rate as low as 6%.

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The Small Loan is perfect for the serious start-up or existing business that has a substantial need for capital.

Eligibility Guidelines:
  • Loan applicant(s) must be an enrolled member(s), or enrollment pending, of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, be the spouse/partner of an enrolled member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, or be an enrolled member of another federally recognized tribe.
  • Loan applicant(s) must reside and base his/her business on the Pine Ridge Reservation or within 50 miles of the exterior boundaries of the Pine Ridge Reservation as recognized by the Oglala Sioux Tribe.
  • Tribal business license required.
  • Business plan is required. If applicant is an existing business and can demonstrate three years of profitability with financial statements and tax returns, this requirement may be waived.

Requirements: Loan funds can be used to purchase inventory and materials; real estate purchase or renovation; working capital; and debt restructure. Loan to discounted collateral value ratio must be 50% or better.

Terms of Loan: Up to 15 years for real estate, up to 7 years for equipment, and up to 5 years for working capital. Fixed interest rate between 8% and 13%.

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Our Business Loan is great for the existing business that is looking to reach new levels of success.

Eligibility Guidelines:
  • Loan applicant(s) must be an enrolled member(s), or enrollment pending, of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, be the spouse/partner of an enrolled member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, or be an enrolled member of another federally recognized tribe.
  • Loan applicant(s) must reside and base his/her business on the Pine Ridge Reservation or within 50 miles of the exterior boundaries of the Pine Ridge Reservation as recognized by the Oglala Sioux Tribe.
  • Tribal business license required.
  • Business plan is required. If applicant is an existing business and can demonstrate three years of profitability with financial statements and tax returns, this requirement may be waived.

Requirements: Loan funds can be used to purchase inventory and materials; real estate purchase or renovation; working capital; and debt restructure. Loan to discounted collateral value ratio must be 50% or better.

Terms of Loan: Up to 15 years for real estate, up to 7 years for equipment, and up to 5 years for working capital. Fixed interest rate between 8% and 13%.

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If you’ve been in business for at least two years and need access to additional credit, our Business Line of Credit might be for you.

Eligibility Guidelines:
  • Loan applicant(s) must be an enrolled member(s), or enrollment pending, of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, be the spouse/partner of an enrolled member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, or be an enrolled member of another federally recognized tribe.
  • Loan applicant(s) must reside and base his/her business on the Pine Ridge Reservation or within 50 miles of the exterior boundaries of the Pine Ridge Reservation as recognized by the Oglala Sioux Tribe.
  • Tribal business license required.
  • Business plan is required. If applicant is an existing business and can demonstrate three years of profitability with financial statements and tax returns, this requirement may be waived.

Requirements: Loan funds can be used to purchase inventory; finance receivables; working capital. Loan to discounted collateral value ratio must be 50% or better. For accounts receivable loans, amount is based on receivables of 30 days or less. Accounts receivables must equal 50% or more of loan amount on a discounted basis.

Terms of Loan: One year term. Interest rate is fixed at closing and is payable monthly. 1% of outstanding principal balance or $150, whichever is greater, due monthly; loan must be paid down to a zero balance at least once during the term. Interest rate between 8% and 15%.

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