GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Varies by loan type; no published maximum listed.
Rolling — no deadline, apply anytime.
FUNDING TYPE
CDFI, Loan
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
No public data on approval rates, but as a CDFI credit union it is designed to offer accessible, affordable lending to its community members.
Loan amounts vary and are not published on the site. Competitiveness is unknown, but credit union lending is generally more flexible than traditional banks.
WHAT IT TAKES
Confirm eligibility as UChicago staff, student, or alumni and become a member — 1-2 days
Identify the right loan type (personal loan, payday alternative, etc.) for your business need — 1 hour
Submit a loan application via their online portal or in branch — 1-2 hours
WORTH KNOWING
As a CDFI, Maroon Financial is mission-driven to serve underserved borrowers — if you're part of the UChicago community and have been turned down elsewhere, this is worth a direct conversation.
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