RBI•CORE Resource Library

Practical resources for the next step.

Free guides, checklists, and videos for rural business owners who want to prepare before they apply. New resources are added as they are ready.

Featured Resources
Funding Readiness

Your Funding Readiness Is More Than Your Credit Score

What lenders look at beyond your score: your business contact profile, banking, licensing, time in business, tax history, business credit, and the red flags to clear before you apply.

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Business Credit

Business Credit 101

A short educational guide to business credit, reporting, and why it matters before financing.

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Funding

Business Financing Demystified

A simple overview of financing pathways and the importance of matching the right product to the right business profile.

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Startup

Business Credit for Startups

For newer businesses that need to build correctly before expecting mature-business financing options.

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Getting Approved

7 Secrets to Get Approved

What to have in order before you ever fill out an application.

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Video

Funding IQ Explainer

A short walk-through of how Funding IQ shows your business the way a lender sees it.

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