GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Varies; loan amounts not publicly specified.
Rolling — no set deadline, apply anytime.
FUNDING TYPE
CDFI, Loan
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
No public data on approval rates, but the credit union explicitly markets itself to borrowers who have been denied elsewhere.
As a community-focused CDFI, they emphasize flexible, inclusive lending — which may mean better odds than a traditional bank, especially for founders with thin credit histories.
WHAT IT TAKES
Become a Peninsula member — 1–2 days
Visit a branch or apply online for a small business loan — 1 day
Work with a branch financial counselor on your application — 1–2 weeks
WORTH KNOWING
Every Peninsula branch staff member is a certified financial counselor — you can get free credit and budgeting coaching as part of the process, which may help strengthen your loan application.
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