
This guide helps solo contractors, small business owners, and real estate investors in Marion County, Indiana understand their financing options. It focuses on local lenders, CDFIs, credit unions, and community programs that are designed to serve people where they are — including those without a traditional credit history. Federal programs like SBA loans are explained as background, while local intermediaries take center stage. Take your time reading, compare your options, and never feel pressured to sign anything quickly.
Ask Iris. She'll explain it the way it should have been explained the first time.