GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Varies by loan type; no minimum or maximum published.
Rolling — no set deadline, apply anytime.
FUNDING TYPE
CDFI, Loan
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
Approval depends on your creditworthiness and loan type — no published acceptance rates are available.
As a community development bank, Carver is designed to serve borrowers who may be underserved by traditional banks, but this is still a lending institution with standard underwriting requirements.
WHAT IT TAKES
Review loan options (SBA, commercial, real estate) on carverbank.com — 1–2 hours
Contact a branch or call 1-855-217-3373 to discuss your needs — 1 day
Prepare and submit a loan application with business financials — 1–2 weeks
WORTH KNOWING
Carver specifically highlights support for Harlem, Brooklyn, and Queens businesses — if your business is rooted in those communities, that local connection may work in your favor when building a relationship with a loan officer.
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