NJRA Project Financing

NJRA Bond Program

The Bond Program issues both taxable and tax-exempt bonds to stimulate revitalization in New Jersey’s urban areas. Bonds are issued at favorable interest rates to a broad range of qualified businesses and nonprofit organizations.

Urban Site Acquisition Program (NJUSA)

NJUSA, which is a revolving loan where funds are provided to facilitate the components of an urban redevelopment plan for acquisition and predevelopment of properties. NJUSA also provides for-profit and nonprofit developers and municipalities with bridge financing to acquire titles to property and other acquisition-related costs.

Redevelopment Investment Fund (RIF)

RIF provides flexible debt and equity financing for business and real estate ventures.
Through RIF, NJRA offers direct loans, real estate equity, loan guarantees, and other forms of credit enhancements. This initial program was created in 1996 through the New Jersey Redevelopment Act.

Working in Newark’s Neighborhoods (WINN)

WINN provides revolving loan fund that could be used for commercial and mixed-use projects directly related to comprehensive redevelopment initiatives within the City of Newark.