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Regional Credit Guarantee Foundation Guarantees (Small Business Special Guarantee, 지역신용보증재단 보증): How to Apply, Amount & Eligibility (2026)

Loans secured by a guarantee certificate (used by about 1.3 million small business owners) · plan to supply KRW 170 billion in special guarantees for the credit-vulnerable and depopulation areas in the second half of 2026

This page is a translation of the Korean original and is for reference only. The official Korean guidance is the authoritative source for amounts and conditions, so be sure to confirm on the official website before applying. View Korean original (한국어)

Benefit
Bank loans backed by guarantee certificates from 17 regional credit guarantee foundations nationwide. 2026.6.19 'Plan to Build a Sustainable Guarantee Support System': principle of banning full guarantees, re-guarantee lowered from 50% to 30%, new special guarantee for indirect disaster damage, KRW 170 billion special guarantee for the credit-vulnerable and depopulation areas, KRW 2 trillion in region-specialized guarantees by 2030, and easing of the guarantee limit (KRW 800 million) for growth-type small business owners.
Who is eligible
Small business owners (requirements vary by foundation product); small business owners in credit-vulnerable or depopulation areas or damaged by disasters are eligible for special guarantees
When to apply
Open all year (closes when the budget for each product runs out) · reform tasks sequentially from the second half of 2026
How to apply
Visit or apply online at one of the 17 regional credit guarantee foundations nationwide (☎1588-7365), or linked via SEMAS policy funds
Important notes
Check the foundation's announcement for special guarantee schedules and limits (not finalized).
Note
The institution that issues guarantee certificates for SEMAS policy fund proxy loans. Guarantee fees and limits vary by foundation and product. The measures are being pursued sequentially from the second half of 2026.
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Based on official sources as of 2026년 10월. Amounts and requirements may change, so please confirm with the official guide before applying.

Frequently asked questions

Regional Credit Guarantee Foundation Guarantees (Small Business Special Guarantee, 지역신용보증재단 보증): who can receive it?

Small business owners (requirements vary by foundation product); small business owners in credit-vulnerable or depopulation areas or damaged by disasters are eligible for special guarantees

Regional Credit Guarantee Foundation Guarantees (Small Business Special Guarantee, 지역신용보증재단 보증): how do I apply?

Visit or apply online at one of the 17 regional credit guarantee foundations nationwide (☎1588-7365), or linked via SEMAS policy funds

Regional Credit Guarantee Foundation Guarantees (Small Business Special Guarantee, 지역신용보증재단 보증): how much will I receive?

Bank loans backed by guarantee certificates from 17 regional credit guarantee foundations nationwide. 2026.6.19 'Plan to Build a Sustainable Guarantee Support System': principle of banning full guarantees, re-guarantee lowered from 50% to 30%, new special guarantee for indirect disaster damage, KRW 170 billion special guarantee for the credit-vulnerable and depopulation areas, KRW 2 trillion in region-specialized guarantees by 2030, and easing of the guarantee limit (KRW 800 million) for growth-type small business owners.

Regional Credit Guarantee Foundation Guarantees (Small Business Special Guarantee, 지역신용보증재단 보증): when can I apply?

Open all year (closes when the budget for each product runs out) · reform tasks sequentially from the second half of 2026