Financial Programs
Direct Loan Program (DL)
This staff-approved program offers low-interest loans for eligible projects including construction and renovation, facility acquisition, loan refinancing, and purchase of equipment and finance costs. The maximum loan size is $300,000, unless combined with a Trust Fund Loan which raises the maximum loan size to $500,000. To apply for a Direct Loan, click here
5 Year Term: 2.00%
7 Year Term: 2.15%
10 Year Term: 2.25%
Trust Fund Loan Program (TFLP)
Subject to Board approval, these low-interest financing offer terms of up to 20 years and a maximum loan size of $1.5 million. These loans can be combined with a Direct Loan for a total loan amount of $2 million. To apply for a Trust Fund Loan, click here
5 Year Term: 2.25%
7 Year Term: 2.50%
10 Year Term: 2.75%
15 Year Term: 3.01%
20 Year Term: 3.44%
The following financings were funded under this program this period:
Glendive Medical Center
$1,500,000; 2.50% for 7 years. Closed on 6/29/21.
Purpose: reimburse for CT and equipment upgrades.
Valley View Home
$900,000; 2.75% for 10 years. Closed on 6/29/21.
Purpose: refinance existing debt originally for its roof and a new boiler project.
Stand-Alone Bond Financings Program (SA)
These bonds are flexible and can be structured with fixed or variable interest rates and with or without credit enhancement and/or ratings. Public offering or private placement options are available, depending on the size of the deal. For more information, click here
The following financings were funded under this program this period:
St. Peters Health
$23,000,000; 1.84% for 10 years. Closed on 5/28/21.
Purpose: finance an electronic heath record upgrade.
Kalispell Regional Medical Center
$71,240,000; 2.55% for 20 years. Closed on 6/30/21.
Purpose: to refinance existing debt.
Master Loan Program (MLP)
Through an agreement with Board of Investments, this program provides low-interest, tax-exempt financing for smaller hospitals. Loans range from $1.5 million to $20 million, and can be marketed for more than one borrower at a time. For more information on the Master Loan Program, click here
MFFA Grants
Montana Capital Assistance Program (MCAP)
These grants are for small rural hospitals to finance Facility Master Plans, Capital Financing Plans and Scope of Services Review. The maximum grant size is $15,000 with a required 10% match. For more information, click here
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