Small Business Lending: The World Has Changed

While the economy is growing and things are getting better for businesses in the U.S., access to capital is still a challenge for many business owners. Traditional small business lending, which sharply contracted following the start of the recession, is showing signs of life; but while some banks are trying to bring small business customers back, Ernst & Young suggests, “The post-crisis environment has been characterized by companies’ willingness to move material parts of their banking busin...