GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Varies by loan type; no public minimums or maximums listed.
Rolling—no set deadline, applications accepted year-round.
FUNDING TYPE
CDFI, Loan
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
No public data on approval rates, but all loans are subject to credit approval.
As a not-for-profit credit union, CCCU positions itself as more accessible than traditional banks, but standard creditworthiness requirements apply. Loan amounts and terms are not publicly listed.
WHAT IT TAKES
Check membership eligibility on their site or call them directly — 15–30 minutes
Join CCCU with a $5 deposit and complete the online application — 30 minutes
Apply for the relevant business loan product (LOC, auto, commercial RE) — 1–3 days to gather documents and submit
WORTH KNOWING
If you don't meet standard membership eligibility criteria, CCCU says to call them directly—they may still be able to help you join, which opens access to all their business lending products.
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