The problem with more small-business lending as a creator of jobs

Tue, 02/09/2010 - 13:24 EDT story from Barbara Kiviat  in
 

I recently spoke to the owner of a small company who is buying a new building. He is in an industry—energy-related—that happens to be doing quite well right now. Banks, he said, are tripping over themselves to loan him money. Three different lenders are competing for his business, which means that he's been able to [...]

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