Funds allocated to each regional corporation pursuant to sections 32-271 to 32-284, inclusive, may be used to provide loans for eligible projects. The interest rate on such loans shall be determined by the regional corporation, but in no event shall the interest rate be less than one-half of the prime interest rate. The term of any loan shall not exceed five years. All loans shall be secured by lien positions on collateral at the highest level of priority that can accommodate the borrower’s ability to raise sufficient debt and equity capital for the project.

Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 32-276

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Interest rate: The amount paid by a borrower to a lender in exchange for the use of the lender's money for a certain period of time. Interest is paid on loans or on debt instruments, such as notes or bonds, either at regular intervals or as part of a lump sum payment when the issue matures. Source: OCC
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
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