GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Varies; loan amounts not publicly specified.
Rolling — no fixed deadline, apply anytime.
FUNDING TYPE
CDFI, Loan
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
No specific approval rate or volume data is published for business loans.
MAF emphasizes accessible, community-based lending — their programs have served thousands and report a 90% success rate for credit establishment, suggesting they work with applicants others turn away.
WHAT IT TAKES
Review business loan eligibility on MAF's website — 30 minutes
Apply via missionassetfund.org or their MyMAF app — 1-2 hours
Work with MAF team through review and approval — Days to weeks
WORTH KNOWING
MAF uses a credit-building model — even if you have no credit score, they have tools designed to help you establish one, which may improve your loan eligibility over time.
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