BUSINESS FINANCING · NM

Business Financing Guide for Grant County, New Mexico

This guide helps solo contractors and small business owners in Grant County, New Mexico understand their local financing options — from community lenders and credit unions to state programs and ITIN-friendly institutions. Grant County's economy is shaped by mining, ranching, small retail, and trades, and the lenders highlighted here understand those realities. Origen Capital is a directory service, not a lender — we help you find the right local door to knock on. Take your time, compare your options, and never feel pressured to sign anything you don't fully understand.

§ 01 — What it is

It's a tool, not a trap.

§ 02 — Who qualifies

§ 03 — What you need

§ 04 — Where to start in Grant County

Four doors worth knowing.

THE DIRECTORY

Every institution below comes from public federal data — the CDFI Fund certified list (Jan 2026), NCUA credit union data (Mar 2026), and the SBA microloan intermediary list — plus a short national tier we verified by hand. No listing is paid.

In Grant County
First FinancialAlbuquerque
Credit union · CDFI-certified · Minority depository institution
Personal · Home · Business capital
Serving all of New Mexico
New Mexico Community Dev. Loan Fund, Inc.Albuquerque
SBA microloan intermediary
Business capital
NEW MEXICO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LOAN FUNDAlbuquerque
CDFI loan fund
Community lending · Business capital
Ventana FundAlbuquerque
CDFI loan fund
Community lending · Business capital
Women's Economic Self-Sufficiency TeamAlbuquerque
CDFI loan fund · SBA microloan intermediary
Community lending · Business capital
National — works with ITIN
Accion Opportunity FundSan Jose

Nonprofit small-business lender. Accepts ITIN in place of SSN. Serves most states, in English and Spanish.

National nonprofit lenderAccepts ITIN
Business capital
Grameen AmericaNew York

Microloans for women entrepreneurs. Requires photo ID and proof of address — no SSN requirement. Branches in major metro areas.

National nonprofit lenderAccepts ITIN
Business capital
Mission Asset FundSan Francisco

Zero-interest lending circles and credit building. SSN or ITIN accepted. Works through nonprofit partners across the country.

National nonprofit lenderAccepts ITIN
Personal
§ 05 — What to avoid

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§ 06 — Ask a question
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ACROSS THE NETWORK
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