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Lines of Credit

The Line of Credit is a discretionary revolving line designed to meet seasonal and short-term financing needs of businesses in the USVI and BVI.

  • May be used as overdraft protection for the business Commercial Checking Account
  • The minimum is $25,000.00
  • The interest rate on the Line of Credit is variable, and is tied to the JP Morgan Chase Bank Prime Rate
  • It may be secured by cash or equivalents, real estate, inventory, accounts receivable or other assets of the business
  • Minimizes paperwork and costs to the borrower: interest is only charged on the portion of the credit line that is actually used, and can be an important tool for a business to better manage its cash flow.

Eligibility:

  • Available to licensed businesses
  • Must be located in the USVI or BVI
  • Subject to credit approval

Fees:

  • Legal and filing fees, which vary depending on the collateral offered and size of credit.
  • Commitment fee payable upon approval

Application Procedure:

Applications may be obtained at:

  • STT: Waterfront Financial Center, Charlotte Amalie Business Center
  • STJ: Cruz Bay Branch
  • STX: Orange Grove Financial Center
  • BVI: Roadtown Financial Center and Virgin Gorda Branch

Also required are:

  • Signed copies of the business last three annual tax returns and financial statements
  • A personal financial statement dated within 90 days from each owner
  • Current business plan (for new businesses)
  • Listing of collateral to be pledged as security for the loan

Related Products:

To receive information and advice about our loans and other banking products that can help you address your financial needs, visit any of our FirstBank branches or click here for a directory of our Commercial Banking contacts.