La. Admin. Code tit. 19 § VII-6105

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 8, August 20, 2024

Section VII-6105 - Application Process

A. Applicant is required to first contact a financial lending institution that is willing to entertain such a loan with the prospect of additional credit support provided by a LEDC guaranty/participation and complete the application process.

B. Information submitted to LEDC with the application representing the applicant's business plan, financial position, financial projections, personal financial statements, and background checks will be kept confidential to the extent allowed under the Public Records Law, R.S. 44:1 et seq. Confidential information in the files of LEDC and its accounts, acquired in the course of duty, will be used solely by and for LEDC.

C. Submission and Review Policy

1. A completed Louisiana Economic Development Corporation application form, along with the information identified in Attachment A, must be submitted with a $100 application fee. Applications will be processed with decisions confirmed promptly.

2. Minority- and women-owned businesses applying for assistance under that provision will have to submit certification from the Minority and Women's Business Enterprise Office of the Department of Economic Development, along with the request for financial assistance.

3. Businesses applying for consideration under the "disabled persons" provision shall submit adequate information to support the disabled status.

4. LEDC staff will review the applications for completeness and submit only complete packages for analysis. Any applications not receiving approval in the initial analysis process shall be individually reviewed, and exceptions to underwriting criteria noted. The LEDC staff will report to the screening committee monthly those applications approved, and those not recommended for approval, with reasons.

5. Loans guaranteed/participated in by LEDC must qualify under LEDC pre-approved underwriting criteria using standardized LEDC documentation. The originating bank is responsible for all loan closing documentation. Closing will occur only after a site visit by a LEDC staff member or designated representative.

6. Only those applicants and/or their designated representatives asked to be present by the LEDC staff need to be present for the screening committee.

7. The board of directors will review the results of all applications processed and screened. Loans recommended for approval by the LEDC staff as exceptions to standard underwriting criteria will be presented to the screening committee of the board for approval. Loans for $100,000 or less approved under standard underwriting procedures requiring a LEDC guarantee/participation shall be approved jointly by the LEDC executive director and deputy director. In the absence of one of those persons, the president of LEDC, or the secretary/treasurer, could additionally approve the loan. All completed applications recommended by staff on loans in excess of $100,000 will be approved by the screening committee and the board.

8. The applicant will be notified promptly from date accepted for processing by mail of the outcome of the application.

9. A LEDC commitment letter and standard guaranty or participation agreement will be mailed to the bank promptly after approval by the LEDC staff applying standardized evaluation processes.

La. Admin. Code tit. 19, § VII-6105

Promulgated by the Department of Economic Development, Economic Development Corporation, LR 21:672 (July 1995).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 51: 2312(A)(7), (B)(1) and (B)(3).