GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
$5,000–$500,000 loans; terms and rates set by individual lending partners.
Rolling — you can submit a referral request at any time.
FUNDING TYPE
CDFI, Loan
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
Submitting the referral form does not guarantee loan approval — lending decisions rest entirely with partner organizations.
WEV positions its partners as accessible for entrepreneurs who may not qualify for traditional bank loans, which suggests a more flexible underwriting approach, but specifics on approval rates are not published.
WHAT IT TAKES
Complete the Business Funding Referral Interest Form on WEV's website — 15–30 minutes
WEV reviews your information and matches you to the best-fit lending partner — Days to weeks
Apply directly with the lending partner and go through their process — Varies by lender
WORTH KNOWING
WEV describes its lending partners as specializing in 'fair, affordable capital' for entrepreneurs who may not qualify for traditional bank loans — if a conventional lender has turned you down, this referral path is worth pursuing.
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