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Varies by loan type; no specific amounts published.
Rolling — no deadline, apply anytime.
FUNDING TYPE
CDFI, Loan
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
No public data on approval rates or number of loans issued annually.
As a CDFI credit union, they are mission-driven to serve underbanked communities, which can mean more flexible underwriting than a traditional bank — but loan approval still depends on your financials and creditworthiness.
WHAT IT TAKES
Review business loan options on their site or email their team — 1-2 hours
Schedule an appointment or apply online — 30-60 minutes
Provide business and financial documentation as requested — 1-5 days depending on loan type
WORTH KNOWING
Rio Grande CU explicitly serves ITIN holders for home loans, suggesting they may be more accessible to founders without traditional documentation — worth asking about for business loans too.
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