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Varies — loan amounts not publicly specified.
Rolling — no set deadline, applications accepted ongoing.
FUNDING TYPE
CDFI, Loan
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
No public data on approval rates or number of loans issued annually.
As a CDFI-affiliated credit union, Guardian is oriented toward community access to credit, but specific competitiveness for business loans is not disclosed on their site.
WHAT IT TAKES
Confirm you qualify for membership based on county of residence, work, or worship — 15 minutes
Open a Guardian account if not already a member — 1 day
Apply for a business loan through their online portal or a local branch — 1–2 hours
WORTH KNOWING
Guardian serves 16 specific counties — confirm your county is on the list before spending time on an application. Membership is the prerequisite for any loan product.
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