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Varies by loan type and creditworthiness
Rolling — apply anytime
FUNDING TYPE
CDFI, Loan
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no set deadline, so timing is not a barrier.
As a CDFI, RGV Credit Union is mission-driven to serve underbanked communities, which may mean more flexibility than a traditional bank — but approval still depends on your credit profile and loan type.
WHAT IT TAKES
Become a credit union member — 1 day
Complete the online loan application — Under 1 hour
Await review and approval decision — Days to weeks, varies
WORTH KNOWING
RGV Credit Union is a CDFI, meaning it is federally designated to support underserved communities — founders in the Rio Grande Valley who have been turned down by traditional banks may find more accessible terms here.
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