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CalCAP for Small Business (CalCAP SB)

Loan loss reserves for microloans and loans up to $5 million for financial institutions lending to California’s small businesses which struggle to access capital 

CalCAP for Small Business (CalCAP SB)

Overview

CalCAP for Small Business is a credit enhancement program which is a part of the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI 2.0). Credit enhancement builds relationships between small businesses and financial institutions. Financial institutions invest in California’s small businesses; small businesses grow the California economy.

Overview

CalCAP for Small Business provides a post-disbursement risk management tool for financial institutions when a small business presents a solid business plan but has underwriting challenges. It is available to participating financial institutions for loans and lines of credit up to $5 million, for a wide range of business needs.

(SSBCI 2.0)

Program Description and Eligibility Program

Quick Links

California Code of Regulations for CalCAP

Economic Recovery from Disaster Provision

State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI 2.0)

Program Updates

2.26.25 OAL Notice of Certificate of Compliance (Amend sections 8073, 8074 for CalCAP for Small Business)

2.26.25 OAL Notice of Certificate of Compliance (Amend sections 8073, 8074 for CalCAP for Small Business) (opens in a new tab)

1.21.25 Public Comment Period Open Until March 24, for Proposed Rulemaking (Adopt section 8078.36 for CalCAP for Small Business) - Alternative Funding Source (Loan Participation Project)

1.21.25 Public Comment Period Open Until March 24, for Proposed Rulemaking (Adopt section 8078.36 for CalCAP for Small Business) - Alternative Funding Source (Loan Participation Project) (opens in a new tab)

Contact Information

Please send program inquiries to calcap@treasurer.ca.gov

Contact Information