Accessity main office is in the Joe and Vi Jacobs Center in San Diego, California, with regional offices located in partner locations in the Inland Empire and Imperial Valley. We currently provide business loans throughout Los Angeles, Orange, Imperial, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego counties. We have representatives in all service areas.

Accessity currently offers three loan products:

• Emerge: $2,000 to $50,000
• Under $25,000: $300 to $25,000
• $25,001 and more: $25,001 to $100,000

Accessity’s interest rates range from 8.99% – 14.99% for our regular loan program, depending on the overall business strengths situation and risk analysis. A 1% discount is available to veterans and active service members. Our Emerge program has a rate of 6.99%.

Accessity’s loan terms range from 12 months to 72 months.  Typically, the amount approved, type of loan, and risk factors will determine the loan term.

Yes. We will work with start-up businesses. Applicant must have another source of income, show repayment ability, and have experience in the industry.

Accessity’s offer will depend on your capacity to make the monthly loan payments and the purpose of the loan.  If you do not qualify for the amount you are requesting, Accessity may offer you a lower amount if it works for the determined purpose. Accessity’s loan application provides a field where you can state the minimum amount you require.

Accessity does not have a fixed minimum credit score requirement for all loans. Instead:

• For most loan products, the required minimum credit score ranges between 550 and 640, depending on the loan amount and product.
• The Emerge Loan Program does not require a minimum credit score.

However, Accessity takes a comprehensive approach to evaluating loan applications, considering several factors beyond credit score.

Accessity disburses the funds within 24-48 hours after the signing of the loan documents. 

Under $5,000, the closing cost vary. From $300 to $999, the closing cost is 5% of the loan amount. From $1,000 to $2,500, the closing cost is $50. From $2,501 to $5,000, the closing cost is $75. Accessity’s average closing fee on all loans over $5,000 is approximately 6.5%.  A portion of 2%-4% of this fee represents the loan guaranty or the loss reserve contribution. The remaining 3%-4% represents that administrative fee for processing the loan.

Yes – closing fees such as our administrative fee, third-party guarantee fees, GPS, etc. are netted out of the approved loan amount, so these are not charged upfront. For example, for a loan approved at $10,000 with $620 in closing costs, the client would receive $9,380 deposited into their business bank account.

Accessity does not require collateral on loan requests below $50,000; however, pledging a paid-off vehicle as collateral may provide strength and be a mitigating factor on a particular loan request. Accessity customarily files UCC-1 on all business assets once the loan is disbursed.

No, Accessity does not accept real estate as collateral, only vehicles, and business assets. 

No. Accessity only provides term small business loans.

No. The State of California Guaranty program guarantees 80% of Accessity loans, not the SBA. Loans below $15,000 are enrolled in the California Capital Access Program loan loss reserve. The SBA is not a lender but a federal agency that provides loan guarantees.

Yes. Accessity assists potential and existing clients with credit and budgeting through our partnership with Trust Plus and their financial wellness programs. Ask your Accessity representative how to enroll in this service.

Yes, Accessity reports to Experian to assist our clients in establishing or rebuilding their personal credit history. We do not report to the Business Credit bureau, and Accessity loans do not help build business credit.

Due to our agreement with the state guarantee program, Accessity cannot lend to liquor businesses, tobacco or cannabis-related businesses, adult entertainment, gambling, and businesses related to war and weapons. Additionally, due to organizational policy, we do not lend to art galleries, car dealerships or rental, commercial brokers and lenders, real estate investments, nonprofit organizations, short-term vacation rentals, and businesses related to animal reproduction.

Accessity receives the bulk of its funding from banks under the Community Reinvestment Act, requiring a certain percentage of their funds allocated to low-to-moderate income neighborhoods. Banks provide both grants and low-interest loans. We also receive grants from foundations and corporations, the City of San Diego, the federal government, and donations from generous individuals.

Accessity offers a community of support through our partnerships with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and SCORE. They provide free one-on-one business counseling to clients and interested applicants virtually via Zoom. Accessity staff also provides basic financial, business, and credit training to its clients. We have various partnerships with Brewing the American Dream, TrustPlus and the Eva Longoria Foundation that clients can get access to free educational advice. In addition, Accessity hosts free educational webinars throughout the year and two eight-week business training programs in English and Spanish for entrepreneurs, the Accessity Academy and Academia de Accessity. 

Accessity’s interest rates are fixed and based on the overall strength of the applicant. We seek to give access to capital for those who may not qualify through traditional financing institutions for reasons such as lack of credit history, collateral, or business operating history. Our rates may be higher due to the smaller loan sizes we provide and the additional risk we take on our loans.  They are competitive in the marketplace.

The paid principal of the loans recycles directly back into our loan fund to provide another loan. The interest and administrative fees paid on the loan are used for our program administration. We are also awarded grants from the City of San Diego, the Department of Treasury, banks, foundations, and individuals specified to supplement our program costs. The organization is approximately 55-60% self-sufficient.

Accessity has relied on very little advertising and focuses mainly on grassroots marketing and establishing relationships within the community. Many clients are referred to our program by community organizations, current or past clients or banks. Accessity staff does its best to be present at as many community events and meetings where we can reach potential clients and get the word out about our services. We are also fortunate to have a relationship with morning news station KUSI-TV where we are featured with one client per month for about 5-7 minutes.

Repayment rates have historically been 93-97%. Accessity’s holistic and hands-on approach and the relationships we build with our clients help maintain a high repayment rate.