Secondary Financing

Several campus cooperative corporations have built up millions of dollars worth of assets in their property, some of which is available for equity financing. A project could also make use of pledged equity from one of the groups participating in the collateral pool as security to obtain financing, or to reduce their interest rate on bank loans.

Revolving Loan Fund

The Cooperative Development Foundation, a division of the National Cooperative Business Association, operates the Kagawa Campus Cooperative Development Fund to make loans for the development of student cooperatives. Funding is available for development costs, as well as some equity financing. NASCO Development Services will assist groups in obtaining loans from this fund.
Organizational Design: NASCO can assist with structuring the cooperative to meet the needs of the building(s) involved. This involves assistance with the incorporation of a new cooperative. Consultation also includes information on the use and adequacy of public space and social organizing to make the structure(s) conducive to co-op management and of maximum benefit to the residents.