The Linked Deposit Program (LDP) was created to encourage and assist New York State manufacturers and small businesses to undertake investments that improve performance and competitiveness, leading to a stronger economy for New York State. Since the program’s inception in 1994, LDP has lowered the interest rate for over 5,680 loans, resulting in $1.93 billion in bank lending and leveraging $4.03 billion in new capital investment by businesses across New York State. Read the annual LDP report for 2018 here: