GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Varies by loan type and creditworthiness; no stated maximum.
Rolling — no set deadline, apply anytime.
FUNDING TYPE
CDFI, Loan
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
Odds depend on your credit profile since rates are explicitly based on creditworthiness.
As a CDFI, CenturyFirst is designed to serve underserved borrowers, which may mean more flexibility than a traditional bank, but no approval rates or volume data are publicly available.
WHAT IT TAKES
Become a member of CenturyFirst Federal Credit Union — 1-3 days
Contact the credit union directly to discuss small business loan options — 1 day
Submit a loan application with supporting documents — 1-2 weeks
WORTH KNOWING
CenturyFirst operates as a CDFI, meaning it has a mission to serve communities that may not qualify for conventional bank loans — worth a conversation if traditional lenders have turned you down.
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