GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Varies — loan amount determined case by case.
Rolling — no set deadline, applications accepted on an ongoing basis.
FUNDING TYPE
CDFI, Loan
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
Odds are not publicly disclosed; this is a lender, not a grant competition.
As a CDFI-affiliated bank, Texas National Bank is designed to serve businesses that may have limited access to conventional financing, which can improve chances for underserved founders. Approval depends on standard commercial lending criteria.
WHAT IT TAKES
Contact the bank to discuss loan options and eligibility — 1–2 days
Prepare business financials and loan application materials — 1–2 weeks
Submit application and await underwriting decision — 2–4 weeks
WORTH KNOWING
Texas National Bank serves the Rio Grande Valley and emphasizes community banking — founders based in that region or underserved by traditional lenders may find this a more accessible path than a conventional bank loan.
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