
This guide helps solo contractors, small business owners, and real estate investors in Grayson County, Texas understand their financing options — from local credit unions and CDFIs to SBA-backed loans. We highlight the local intermediaries who actually serve this region, including ITIN-friendly lenders for those without a Social Security Number. Take your time, compare your options, and never sign anything you don't fully understand.
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.
Nonprofit small-business lender. Accepts ITIN in place of SSN. Serves most states, in English and Spanish.
Microloans for women entrepreneurs. Requires photo ID and proof of address — no SSN requirement. Branches in major metro areas.
Zero-interest lending circles and credit building. SSN or ITIN accepted. Works through nonprofit partners across the country.
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