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Shining a Light on Small Business Lending [Video]

The American Dream of starting a business has often been a path to prosperity for both entrepreneurs and the communities they serve. We know that families build wealth by starting small businesses. And we know that small businesses grow and thrive by accessing fair and affordable credit. Yet, there’s much we don’t know about the opportunities for small businesses—especially those owned by women and minorities—to gain that access to business capital.

Watch: Fair access to credit

"For many families, building wealth starts with owning their own business. And that American Dream can only grow and thrive with access to fair and affordable credit that’s free from discrimination.”

Small businesses are pillars of their communities—and of the American economy

Small businesses are the engines of growth in our communities, driving wealth creation and upward financial mobility. When small businesses succeed, our economy is stronger, more equitable and more resilient.

There are 31.7 million small businesses in the U.S.*

18.3 percent, or about 1 million businesses …

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