Financial Services

Flexible lending solutions designed to support financial stability, entrepreneurship, and economic opportunity in our communities.

Whether you’re building credit, starting a business, or preparing to enter the cannabis industry, Leech Lake Financial Services offers affordable financing paired with education and support.


Our loan programs are designed to support financial stability, entrepreneurship, and generational wealth within our communities.

Build credit while covering real-life financial needs.

  • Loans secured through PTO/leave hours
  • Designed for credit scores under 700
  • Required financial education
  • Typical loan terms of 6-12 months
  • Loans up to $3,000

Financing and coaching for entrepreneurs ready to start or grow a business.

  • Startup and expansion financing
  • Business planning support
  • Entrepreneur training opportunities
  • Business resources and coaching

Cannabis financing for eligible farmers.

  • Supports cannabis startup and expansion
  • Training and business planning are required
  • Social Equity Applicant-focused

This activity is made possible in part by a grant from the State of Minnesota through the CanGrow Technical Assistance Program, administered by the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management, with funds appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature.

Short-term financial support during periods of hardship.

  • Small-dollar emergency lending
  • Verifiable income required
  • Community-centered underwriting
  • Designed for temporary financial gaps