GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Varies by loan program; Super Jumbo products go up to $5M.
Rolling — no set deadline, loans can be submitted at any time.
FUNDING TYPE
CDFI, Loan
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
Approval depends on your creditworthiness and loan scenario, not a competitive selection process.
Champions Funding positions itself as an exception lender willing to find creative paths to approval. They have funded 180+ CDFI loans for diverse borrowers in 2023 alone, but loan terms, rates, and eligibility vary by scenario.
WHAT IT TAKES
Find a licensed mortgage broker who works with Champions Funding as a wholesale partner — 1-3 days
Price your loan scenario using their Wholesale Quick Pricer or contact their Scenarios team — Same day
Submit loan application through the HERO 2.0 broker portal with your broker — 1-2 days
Underwriting and closing — Varies by loan type
WORTH KNOWING
Champions Funding has an explicit Exception Policy for deals that fall outside standard guidelines — if your scenario doesn't fit their matrices, you can submit an exception request directly to their Lock Desk.
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