The Maryland Small Business Development Financing Authority (MSBDFA) was created by the Maryland General Assembly in 1978 to assist in the development of socially or economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in the creation of Maryland businesses. MSBDFA’s financing activity is supported through the repayment of loans, generation of interest income and the collection of fees. Please see below for a brief description of programs administered by MSBDFA:

Contract Financing Program (CFP)

Surety Bond Program (SBP)

Guaranty Fund Program (GFP)

Equity Participation Investment Program’s (EPIP)