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Building Stronger Communities Through SBA 7(a) Lending

The SBA 7(a) loan program empowers banks and credit unions to extend capital to small businesses that fuel job creation, economic growth, and community resilience. By reducing lender risk, the program opens doors for underserved entrepreneurs—including minority-, women-, and startup-owned businesses—and enables investments that strengthen local economies. Lenders who embrace 7(a) lending aren’t just financing businesses; they’re building stronger, more vibrant communities.