1Abbreviation of '信用金庫' (shinkin bank/credit union) — a cooperative financial institution providing loans and deposits mainly to local small businesses and individuals.
地元の信金に口座を開いた。
I opened an account at the local shinkin bank.
信金は地域密着型の金融機関として知られている。
Shinkin banks are known as regionally based financial institutions.
融資を受けるなら信金に相談してみよう。
If you need a loan, try consulting a shinkin bank.