At a glance
From its website, read 2 Nov 2026FORGE, Inc. is a loan fund based in Huntsville, Arkansas. Its website describes farm loans, microloans and small-business loans. Stated loan amounts run up to $250,000. Where it lends: Arkansas, plus parts of Oklahoma, Missouri and Louisiana. It serves borrowers in Spanish.
Each point is backed by a quote further down this page. Terms change: confirm with the lender.
How to reach them and apply
| Main | (479) 738-1585 source |
|---|---|
| forge@forgefund.org source | |
| Website | www.forgefund.org |
| Office (official list) | PO Box 1138, Huntsville, AR 72740 |
What their website says about applying
The first step of the process is to complete the FORGE Loan Application.
sourceSend the completed application to the FORGE office via mail, email, or fax and you will be contacted by a FORGE staff member.
sourceFORGE will review your credit history and, if eligible, you will be asked to schedule a face-to-face visit with the FORGE loan officer, usually at your place of business.
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Phone numbers and addresses are the ones on the lender's own site and the CDFI Fund list. CDFI Atlas does not take applications.
Official record
CDFI Fund list, 21 Oct 2026| Institution type | Loan fund |
|---|---|
| Native CDFI | No |
| Date certified (as listed) | 25 Jun 2026 |
| RSSD ID | — (none listed) |
| Address | PO Box 1138, Huntsville, AR 72740 |
| Website | www.forgefund.org |
Head officeBranch or officeApproximate (ZIP code area)
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Loans and eligibility
Verified from lender site on 2 Nov 2026Read from 7 pages of the lender's website on 2 Nov 2026. Quotes are verbatim. Extracted with AI help from the pages listed below and checked automatically against them. Not reviewed by a person. Confidence: high. The loan application is a downloadable PDF to mail, email or fax; no online submission is stated. Terms change — confirm with the lender before applying.
| Product | Amount stated | Text on the lender's site (verbatim, incl. menu labels) | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture / farm loans | — | FORGE lends money to individuals, small businesses and farms in Arkansas and parts of Oklahoma, Missouri, and Louisiana. | source |
| Microloans | up to $50,000 | The maximum loan amount under this program is $50,000; the maximum term for an SBA microloan is six (6) years. | source |
| Small-business loans | — | FORGE lends money to individuals, small businesses and farms in Arkansas and parts of Oklahoma, Missouri, and Louisiana. | source |
Loan sizes
The maximum loan amount under this program is $50,000; the maximum term for an SBA microloan is six (6) years.
sourceMaximum loan amounts are $250,000, or 75% of the total cost of project for which loan is made.
sourceMaximum loan amount shall not exceed $150,000.
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Range used for the size filter: not stated to $250,000
Service area
Arkansas, plus parts of Oklahoma, Missouri and Louisiana
FORGE lends money to individuals, small businesses and farms in Arkansas and parts of Oklahoma, Missouri, and Louisiana.
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Borrower focus
- Low- and moderate-income / underserved
working primarily with low-income individuals and services tailored to those communities.
source - Nonprofits
to small businesses and nonprofit organizations that are financially viable
source - Startups
to start-ups, newly established and growing small business concerns
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Languages
- Spanish
FORGE existe para ayudar a los emprendedores a empezar o crecer negocios pequeños
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Online application
No online application link found on the pages we read.
Questions to ask when you contact them
Based on what their website said when we read it on 2 Nov 2026, and what it left out. Something missing here does not mean they don't offer it: ask.
- Is there a minimum loan amount?
Their website gives a maximum ($250,000) but no minimum. - What interest rate and fees should I expect on your farm loans and microloans?
Their website does not state a rate for this. - Do you need collateral, a business plan or a minimum time in business?
Their website does not say what they require. - How long can I take to repay?
No repayment terms are stated on their website. - Can I apply online, or do I need to call or visit?
We found no online application on their website. - Do you offer free coaching or help preparing my application?
CDFI certification requires development services, such as training or advice, alongside lending. - What documents will you need from me, and how long does a decision usually take?
Their website describes some application steps (above); ask for the full document list.
Write down the answers, who you spoke to and the date, and ask for the terms in writing before you sign.
CDFI Fund awards
CDFI Fund database, 3 Nov 2026$2.4 million in 2 awards from the U.S. Treasury's CDFI Fund, 2012–2021 (CDFI Program, Financial Assistance; CDFI Rapid Response Program).
| Round year | Program | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | CDFI Rapid Response Program | $1,826,265 |
| 2012 | CDFI Program, Financial Assistance | $600,000 |
These are awards and investments made to the institution itself to build its capital and capacity. They are not loans to borrowers, and an award does not mean the lender has money available for a particular loan today.
Source: CDFI Fund Searchable Awards Database, all 12,628 award records (1996–2025), read 3 Nov 2026. Years are the award round as the database lists it. Matched to the official CDFI list by exact name and state; see the method on the About page.
How it compares
Computed from public data| Measure | This lender | Compared with |
|---|---|---|
| Largest loan its website states | $250,000 | Other loan funds whose website states a maximum: median $275,000. Higher than the stated maximum of 38% of these 184. |
How these comparisons were worked out
| Measure | Peer group (this lender left out) | Peers | Where this lender sits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largest stated loan | other loan funds stating a maximum, nationwide | 184 | higher than 38% |
“Larger than X%” = the share of the peer group with a smaller value. Ranks count from the largest. Peer groups use the lender's home state when it has at least 5 peers, otherwise the whole country. Full definitions: methodology.
For comparison, not an offer and not a rating. Past records show what this lender did, not what you would be offered. Peer groups and sources: methodology.
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