GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Loan amount varies; determined case by case.
Rolling — applications accepted year-round.
FUNDING TYPE
CDFI, Loan
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
SKED has funded 736 loans to date, suggesting consistent activity, but competitiveness per application is not disclosed.
As a CDFI, SKED positions itself as more accessible than traditional banks, with lending specialists who work to find solutions for applicants who may not qualify elsewhere.
WHAT IT TAKES
Submit intake form on skedcorp.com — 30–60 minutes
Work with a SKED lending specialist to identify the right loan program — Days to weeks
Complete full loan application and documentation — 1–3 weeks
WORTH KNOWING
SKED explicitly positions itself as an alternative to traditional banks, and past borrowers highlight the personal support throughout the process—approaching them with specific goals rather than generic requests may help.
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