yet access to capital remains the biggest barrier to scale.
Over 5M
Latino-owned businesses generate more than $830 billion in annual revenue.
7.7%
average annual rate of growth for Latino-owned businesses.
The Challenge
Only 21% of Latino business owners receive all of the financing they request compared to 40% of white business owners.
Scenario
Maria runs a thriving business and wants to expand. Her bank denied her loan. What's her best next step?
CDFIsCDFIs (Community Development Financial Institutions) are designed to support entrepreneurs like Maria -- offering lower rates, flexible requirements and bilingual support.
Prioritize
Rank what you think Latino entrepreneurs need most. Drag to reorder.
⠿1Access to capital and credit
⠿2Mentorship and business networks
⠿3Bilingual resources and support
⠿4Government contracting access
Your ranking reflects your community's lived experience. All of these are active advocacy priorities for UnidosUS.
✓ Station complete! Head to Station 03: Workforce & Labor.
