The program will be available to lend money starting Sept 28th but application can be put in earlier. The loan program will loan money at 2% below the prime interest rate. For more information, contact the Div. of Investments at  1-800-478-5626 (within Alaska) or http://www.commerce.state.ak.us/investments/vgu.cfml. Program is available for Alaskan residents only.
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