
This guide helps solo contractors, small investors, and working families in Chaves County, New Mexico find honest, affordable personal financing. It highlights local credit unions, community lenders, and ITIN-friendly institutions that actually serve Roswell and the surrounding area. Federal programs are mentioned for context, but the focus is on the local intermediaries who know your community. Take your time, compare your options, and never feel pressured to sign anything quickly.
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.
Zero-interest lending circles and credit building. SSN or ITIN accepted. Works through nonprofit partners across the country.
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.
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