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Four key benefits

Here are the key benefits of our intermediated loans for SMEs, mid-caps and other priorities

Attractive pricing

Our pricing reflects the EIB’s advantageous funding conditions on the market.

Long tenors

Our financing terms consider the economic life of each project.

Signalling effect

The EIB’s financing is often seen as a quality stamp, helping the project attract additional investors.

Finance for small businesses

To small and medium-sized enterprises our intermediated lending partners provide funds in amounts up to €12.5 million.

Eligibility

Find out if financial support might be available to you

Who is eligible

Depending on the criteria agreed with a specific intermediator, the following final beneficiaries are eligible:

What is eligible

The intermediated loans are to finance small investments by:

  • SMEs and mid-caps into tangible and intangible assets, including purchase or renovation of assets, long-term working capital, etc.
  • Local authorities and public sector entities or private promoters of any size, in projects promoting at least one of the EIB’s priorities.

Are you an SME or mid-cap looking for finance?

The EIB cooperates with a wide range of financial intermediaries that offer financial products targeting small and medium-sized companies (also including micro-enterprises)

Qredits
Who is eligible

As an intermediary financial institution:

  • Commercial banks
  • Leasing companies
  • National promotional banks or institutions
What is eligible

The intermediated loans are to finance small investments by:

  • SMEs and mid-caps into tangible and intangible assets, including purchase or renovation of assets, long-term working capital, etc.
  • Local authorities and public sector entities or private promoters of any size, in projects promoting at least one of the EIB’s priorities.

Find information on pricing, geographical availability and other terms. Depending on the project, it may also qualify for support under our mandates or third party resources.

Financing options
  • Loan for SMEs and mid-caps (L4SMEs)
  • Loan for other priorities
  • Microfinance

How to get a loan as a financial institution?

Contact the Information Desk for enquiries regarding the financing facilities, activity, organisation and objectives of the EIB.

Is your project eligible for green financing?

The Green Eligibility Checker offers a simple and effective way for financial intermediary staff to assess the eligibility of their client’s small scale, standardised investment projects for EIB green financing.

The checker supports financial intermediaries in originating, appraising and reporting on green investments financed through the EIB’s intermediated debt products.

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Project cycle

A project financed by EIB typically goes through seven major stages: proposal, appraisal, approval, signature, disbursement, monitoring/reporting and repayment.

How to get support

Contact the EIB Information Desk for enquiries regarding the financing facilities, activity, organisation and objectives of the EIB.

Building a green future

We have aligned all our financing activities with the principles and goals of the Paris Agreement, a commitment that builds a pathway towards low greenhouse gas emissions and climate-resilient development.

Further reading

Discover how our products help the economy, create jobs and promote equality.