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		<title>Easy ways for Small Business Financing</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 15:40:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are a type of person looking for financing your small business, there are certain things you can consider bringing together such as offering your family to take part in your business ventures which can be without any risk.  A merchant cash advance is also an excellent option. If you are a business minded&#8230; <a href="http://www.merchantcashadvances.org/featured/op-ed/easy-ways-for-small-business-financing/">[Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are a type of person looking for financing your small business, there are certain things you can consider bringing together such as offering your family to take part in your business ventures which can be without any risk.  A <a href="http://www.merchantcashadvances.org">merchant cash advance</a> is also an excellent option. If you are a business minded person, you certainly have dreamt about starting a small family business for long, maybe it is a time now bringing your dream come true in which your family and you have common objectives and experiences to share with. You may be wondering about the type of business to step in, so there are unlimited ventures to search on. You can go for a conventional business model such as the opening of boutique shops, restaurants, retail stores or medical stores etc. Presently, there is another world worth mentioning and that is online world. Both worlds have their own pros and cons but both are attractive and worth venturing and a merchant cash advance can really help you.</p>
<p>In spite of usefulnesses of both the online and offline businesses, but if you are interested in a business in which there is no risk, which is inventory free, you do not have to pay rent or hire employees, all these conveniences can best be achieved through an online business model in which you can also involve your family. But remember, that you will need the same determination, commitment and dedication to making your internet business off the ground as you need in the offline business. However, internet business has an edge over offline world in terms of profits than can outdo conventional business in some instances.</p>
<p>On the internet, you will find several health and food related companies normally known as network marketing companies. They are always looking for the people having a business mentality and have the burning desire of going an extra mile for achieving their targets, especially in terms of money.  These and such companies are always willing to pay handsome amounts to individuals who can bring a considerable number of customers and other entrepreneurs under their network. It doesn’t at all mean that you cannot earn money without first making an enormous team of customers and entrepreneurs, yes, you can earn substantial amount, but if you are looking for some big amounts say twenty five thousand dollars to thirty thousand dollars a week, then it certainly requires teamwork to accomplish this goal  and to get it you must look into <a href="http://www.merchantcashadvances.org">merchant cash advances</a>.</p>
<p>This is why, if you start an online business allowing your family to participate in your business, can earn you such enormous financial benefits. In this regard selection of the right merchant cash advance company, which have the product that is the need of the general public, having great distribution system, remuneration plan that is unbeatable and that is providing sophisticated training and support to their entrepreneurs is of great importance.</p>
<p>In order to be successful, you need to do some preparation, compare the advantages and disadvantages of conventional and online business. Your business must be in the interest of your own and your family and must be hitting the same targets as you and your family want to hit. With your family support, your business will grow with a merchant cash advance and get such excitement and strength that is required for a any successful business. When you can start your online business with almost for no investment, there is no need of spending hundreds and thousands of dollars in starting an offline business.  If you are looking for merchant cash advances then look no further.</p>
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		<title>http://www.merchantcashadvances.org/ Provides Merchant Cash Advance Program</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jun 2011 19:10:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Http://www.merchantcashadvances.org provides restaurants, retail stores, auto-repair shops and lots of other businesses with a merchant cash advance program that offers the most competitive rates and variety of funding options. There is a reason why we rank the highest organically in Google for the keyword &#8220;merchant cash advance&#8221;, and it is because we are the most&#8230; <a href="http://www.merchantcashadvances.org/featured/httpwww-merchantcashadvances-org-provides-merchant-cash-advance-program/">[Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Http://www.merchantcashadvances.org provides restaurants, retail stores, auto-repair shops and lots of other businesses with a <a href="http://www.merchantcashadvances.org">merchant cash advance</a> program that offers the most competitive rates and variety of funding options. There is a reason why we rank the highest organically in Google for the keyword &#8220;merchant cash advance&#8221;, and it is because we are the most relative service out there.</p>
<p>Our merchant cash advance program offers some extra bonuses that other programs do not offer.</p>
<p>1) Our program has a unique payback option that allows for merchants to pay back the advance early at a reduced final rate than if they were to continue with the advance until its maturity.</p>
<p>2) Merchantcashadvances.org offers 3 different types of funding options: 1) Split funding (automatic credit card transactions) 2) <a href="http://www.merchantcashadvances.org/merchant-funding-discussions/ach-vs-lockbox/">ACH </a>and 3) Lockbox methods.</p>
<p>3) Our split funding program offers the most competitive credit card rates, and most times we can actually save you money in the process by reducing your upfront fees and also your credit card transaction costs. Our customer agents will give a full analysis of your credit card processing statements and show how you can save money.</p>
<p>4) Many merchant cash advance companies take over a week to get your business qualified and finally get you contracts. http://www.merchantcashadvances.org works extremely fast and effectively to get your business qualified within 24 hours. Provided all the paperwork is in, we can fund your business within 72 hours.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.merchantcashadvances.org/about/contact/">Contact </a>our sales reps today to obtain a <a href="http://www.merchantcashadvances.org/small-business-loan/merchant-cash-advance/">merchant cash advance</a>!</p>
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		<title>Merchant Cash Advance Tips</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2010 14:01:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are a few tips to consider when entering a merchant cash advance agreement: 1. Read the contract &#8211; Always, and I repeat, always fully read the entire contract including the fine print. As business owners, you are very busy, but do not sign anything until you have read the contracts and fully understand everything&#8230; <a href="http://www.merchantcashadvances.org/featured/merchant-cash-advance-tips/">[Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here are a few tips to consider when entering a merchant cash advance agreement:</p>
<p>1. Read the contract &#8211; Always, and I repeat, always fully read the entire contract including the fine print.  As business owners, you are very busy, but do not sign anything until you have read the contracts and fully understand everything stipulated. Ask your merchant cash advance provider these questions, but always confirm by reading the contracts. This is good idea not only for a merchant cash advance, but also a good rule for any contract that you sign in life.  If there are any questions in the contract, ask your merchant cash advance provider, and then ask your lawyer to confirm. <span id="more-822"></span></p>
<p>2. Understand the program &#8211; Ensure that you understand exactly how much you are paying back to the lender, and what percentage the lender will take from your credit card receivables.  Make sure that this percentage is consistent with business performance, i.e. if you drop below a certain value for Visa/MasterCard sales a month that the cash advance provider won&#8217;t take a higher percentage of receivables.  If the advance is variable, then understand the risk involved.</p>
<p>3. Fees – Often there are fees attached to the merchant cash advance. These fees can be charged by both a direct lender, and also by a broker.  Many merchant cash advance providers will charge fees on the UCC filing, switching processors, Lockbox account setup, service fees etc.  Ask the merchant cash advance provider if there are any additional fees.  Again, these fees should be outlined in the contract</p>
<p>4. No attached collateral – A merchant cash advance is NOT a business loan.  It is actually a purchase and sales agreement.  This is why merchant cash advance companies can pretty much charge whatever &#8220;interest rate&#8221; they want for the money.  As such, it is generally accepted that in the industry there is no collateral attached to the advance.  Make sure that there are no variables – i.e. minimum payments, consequences if failure to make payments etc.  Ensure that there is no collateral attached.  I have seen a few contracts from companies that contain stipulations about<br />
appropriating the merchant’s property  if there is failure to make<br />
payment or if the business fails.  If there is an additional collateral addendum and<br />
stipulations, make sure that you understand all of them.</p>
<p>5. Do your homework! – Inquire with multiple companies about obtaining a merchant cash advance.  Do not submit paperwork to too many companies, as too many credit inquiries will lower your credit score, and can possibly scare other cash advance companies from working with you.  Read forums about the industry and about the companies.  You will be surprised how much information you will find on the internet about cash advance companies.  There is no shortage of companies out there, but understand which company you are dealing with.  Are they a broker?  Are they a direct-lender?  Don&#8217;t take the salesman&#8217;s word for it – do the research yourself.</p>
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		<title>Los Angeles Pressures Banks</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:08:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Los Angeles city council is pressuring their banks to help stop the unemployment and foreclosure crisis by offering competitive interest rates and lower fees on investments.  They are also looking for banks to invest and reinvest inside the community.  For those banks that do not comply, the city council is threatening to deny them access&#8230; <a href="http://www.merchantcashadvances.org/featured/los-angeles-pressures-banks/">[Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Los Angeles city council is pressuring their banks to help stop the unemployment and foreclosure crisis by offering competitive interest rates and lower fees on investments.  They are also looking for banks to invest and reinvest inside the community.  For those banks that do not comply, the city council is threatening to deny them access to $30 billion in city savings and pension funds.</p>
<p>Los Angeles will be tracking bank&#8217;s investments, specifically who they are lending to and where geographically they are located.  They will also be looking for those banks who are modifying mortgages.  While the national unemployment rate is 9.7%, Los Angeles&#8217; is 13.7%.  The idea is that the more people that will be able to hold on to their homes, the more that will stay employed, and the better businesses will perform.</p>
<p>The city&#8217;s new banking legislation will require all city banks to submit a yearly investment report, going beyond the already existing 1977 legislation, the federal Community Reinvestment Act.  &#8220;We have a lot of power with our investments,&#8221; says Alarcon, who represents part of the San Fernando Valley. &#8220;We want the banks to know that the health of the community is more important than a low interest rate.&#8221;</p>
<p>The American Bank Association acknowledges what the Los Angeles city council is doing, but says that there will have to be some sort of balance  between remaining competitive and turning a profit, and helping the community.  Uneconomically sound moves won&#8217;t help anyone.  Similiar programs have been considered in Massachusetts, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Minnesota.</p>
<p>For the original <a href="http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iZnfNIDibBZ2lgBu_KVRX_wauO2AD9ED6H1O0" target="_blank">AP Article</a></p>
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		<title>Obama extends $1.8 Billion in SBA Small Business Loans</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:26:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Obama administration extended an additional $1.8 billion in SBA backed small business loans. The initial program was for $750 million and helped stimulate small businesses by guaranteeing 90% of the funding and by waiving application fees.  The stimulus was depleted by November 23rd.  In December the government extended another $125 million which lasted until&#8230; <a href="http://www.merchantcashadvances.org/featured/obama-extends-1-8-billion-in-sba-small-business-loans/">[Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Obama administration extended an additional $1.8 billion in SBA backed <strong>small business loans. </strong>The initial program was for $750 million and helped stimulate small businesses by guaranteeing 90% of the funding and by waiving application fees.  The stimulus was depleted by November 23rd.  In December the government extended another $125 million which lasted until February.</p>
<p>New applications will resume on March 10th, whereby already existing applicants in the SBA queue will be approved and then subsequently the new applications</p>
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		<title>TARP Money for Small Business Loans</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:48:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[U.S. Senator Benjamin L. Cardin proposed a bill that would provide direct loans to small businesses.  The bill proposes to use $20 billion in TARP money on small businesses.  TARP program was initiated by the Obama administration and is largely accredited with saving large US banks from bankruptcy.  The bill would also create a tax&#8230; <a href="http://www.merchantcashadvances.org/featured/tarp-money-for-small-business-loans/">[Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>U.S. Senator Benjamin L. Cardin proposed a bill that would provide direct loans to small businesses.  The bill proposes to use $20 billion in TARP money on small businesses.  TARP program was initiated by the Obama administration and is largely accredited with saving large US banks from bankruptcy.  The bill would also create a tax credit for small businesses with up to 25 employees offering health insurance to staff.<span id="more-516"></span></p>
<p>The legislation comes through as many small businesses which have made it through the economic recession are attempting to climb back on their feet by unsuccessfully accessing money through local and large banks.  The funding for the program would come from implementing temporarily a surcharge on individuals with incomes over $500,000 and couples over $1,000,000.</p>
<p>It doesn’t seem that the real problem in today&#8217;s economy is a lack of money.  Banks have received billions of dollars in bailout money.  Rather than a shortage of money, it seems more likely that large institutions are simply mismanaging their money, and in addition are not interested in investing in small businesses as they are riskier investments.  We saw this past year that corporate America was bailed out by the government, but small businesses were allowed to go bankrupt.  A bank&#8217;s investment is far more secure with a large institution.</p>
<p>For this reason we will see a growth this year in merchant cash advances.  A merchant cash advance provider will loan a lump sum of unsecured cash to a merchant who is processing Visa and MasterCard sales.  The merchant  pays a flat rate fee for the money which is typically more expensive than a traditional bank loan.  The lender collects his money back by taking a percentage of the merchant&#8217;s Visa and MasterCard sales.</p>
<p>To learn more about merchant cash advances <a href="http://www.merchantcashadvances.org/funding-process/the-program/">click here!</a></p>
<p>To read the original Baltimore Business Journal article <a href="http://baltimore.bizjournals.com/baltimore/stories/2010/01/25/daily23.html">click here!</a></p>
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		<title>Mr. Obama Bashes Wall Street – Promises Tax Breaks and Cash Infusion for Small Businesses</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:30:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mr. Obama Bashes Wall Street – Promises Tax Breaks and Cash Infusion for Small Businesses In his State of the Union Address, President Obama on Wednesday night promised an infusion of $30 billion to small businesses to help them gain access to loans. The money will come from the $700 billion in payback from the&#8230; <a href="http://www.merchantcashadvances.org/featured/mr-obama-bashes-wall-street-%e2%80%93-promises-tax-breaks-and-cash-infusion-for-small-businesses/">[Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mr. Obama Bashes Wall Street – Promises Tax Breaks and Cash Infusion for Small Businesses<br />
In his State of the Union Address, President Obama on Wednesday night promised an infusion of $30 billion to small businesses to help them gain access to loans.  </p>
<p>The money will come from the $700 billion in payback from the large bank bailouts.  In addition The President also is proposing to extend a $38 billion tax break to small businesses, allowing them to write off equipment and investments more quickly.</p>
<p>The President blamed much of the economic recession on corruption in Wall Street and in a speech that referenced letters from various small business owners from around the country, Mr. Obama reassured small businesses that the rest of the government&#8217;s recovery planned would be geared towards helping them rather than large businesses and banks.</p>
<p>Many small businesses have closed in the global economic crisis, and the ones left standing have found it nearly impossible to receive funding from banks.  However, many skeptics, including Jim Blasingame of The Small Business Advocate Show, are claiming that banks don&#8217;t lack the money to lend to businesses, but rather businesses are not in a position to receive money.  In addition, some are asking what kinds of strings are attached to the money.</p>
<p>The President also proposed a tax initiative for small businesses who hire new employees or raise wages.  He also supported a plan that would eliminate capital gains tax on small business investment.  &#8220;The idea to make hiring easier for small businesses is a good one,&#8221; the National Small Business Association said in a statement last night. &#8220;Unfortunately, when polling our members, few believe that a hiring tax credit—which would likely be temporary—would be incentive enough to take on new employees, particularly given costly benefits. In many cases, people who take advantage of this tax credit would have hired the new employee regardless.&#8221;</p>
<p>To read the original US News article <a href="http://www.usnews.com/money/articles/2010/01/28/obama-courts-small-business-owners.html">click here!</a></p>
<p>To read about alternative methods of funding <a href="http://www.merchantcashadvances.org">click here!</a></p>
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		<title>$14 Million Annual Gross &#8211; Busboys Poets Denied Loan</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 02:58:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Andy Shallal owns three popular bookstore cafes in the Washington Dc and Virginia areas. His annual gross sales are over $14 million, and yet he was denied a recent bank loan unless he tied the loan to his house as collateral. Taxpayers and small businesses owners are frustrated as billions of dollars were pumped into&#8230; <a href="http://www.merchantcashadvances.org/featured/14-million-annual-gross-busboys-poets-denied-loan/">[Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Andy Shallal owns three popular bookstore cafes in the Washington Dc and Virginia areas.  His annual gross sales are over $14 million, and yet he was denied a recent bank loan unless he tied the loan to his house as collateral.</p>
<p>Taxpayers and small businesses owners are frustrated as billions of dollars were pumped into the financial system in order to save large banks, but the situation of small businesses has not gotten better as they have not seen much relief and banks continue to tighten their lending.</p>
<p>The banking system has developed stricter underwriting criteria for loans, as they want to cut out bad debt and invest in businesses that have a high chance of paying back the loan.  There is currently legislation passing through Congress that would make it more expensive for banks to operate.  </p>
<p>&#8220;You&#8217;ve got to really give that money back to the source that&#8217;s going to provide the most amount of jobs, the most amount of economic stimulus for the economy,&#8221; Shallal said. &#8220;That&#8217;s small businesses.&#8221;</p>
<p>To see the original CNN article <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/12/12/obama.bank.lenders/">click here!</a></p>
<p> To learn about merchant cash advances <a href="http://www.merchantcashadvances.org/info/funding-process/qualification">click here!</a></p>
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		<title>Small Business Owner Declined Bank Loan</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:41:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yet another example of a small business owner who was declined by her local bank this December, Hope Gillerman was denied a $100,000 bank loan from Park Avenue Bank. Ms. Gillerman owns a small business which sells aroma therapies in Union Square New York City. Her company has yet to show a profit, but she&#8230; <a href="http://www.merchantcashadvances.org/featured/small-business-owner-declined-bank-loan/">[Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Yet another example of a small business owner who was declined by her local bank this December, Hope Gillerman was denied a $100,000 bank loan from Park Avenue Bank.  Ms. Gillerman owns a small business which sells aroma therapies in Union Square New York City.  Her company has yet to show a profit, but she has had growing sales over the past year. </p>
<p>In truth it is reasonable for banks to be hesitant to invest in these types of small retail businesses in the current economic crisis.  Banks have other fish to fry, like billions of dollars worth of loans to pay back TARP government money, and defaulting mortgages.  Why should a bank invest in a risky small business that has not turned over a profit yet? <span id="more-474"></span>  </p>
<p>This is precisely the type of business that should seek out a merchant cash advance.  New retail shops, restaurants, and salons that are looking to expand and infuse working capital into their businesses aren&#8217;t going to be able to receive financial funding from banks.  There is simply too much risk that these businesses won&#8217;t be able to pay back a loan over the course of a few years.  There is a greater chance that these types of businesses will no longer be there in a few years.</p>
<p>Ms. Gillerman could obtain a significant amount of working capital for her business by applying for a merchant cash advance.  A merchant cash advance is a short term &#8220;lending&#8221; program, whereby the private lender purchases the merchant&#8217;s future credit card receivables at a discounted rate.  The amount of money the merchant qualifies for is based on how much they process in Visa/MasterCard generally over a span of one year.  From this the private lender can predict how much the merchant will be processing in the future, and can build a program whereby he can expect to be paid back within usually four to nine months.  The funding is more expensive than traditional bank loans, but it can help many businesses who are seeking to expand, pay dept, or just have some extra cash when businesses is tight.</p>
<p>To read the original New York Daily News article <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/money/small_biz/2009/12/15/2009-12-15_small_biz_owner_squeezed_out_of_getting_loan.html">click here!</a></p>
<p>To apply for a merchant cash advance <a href="http://www.merchantcashadvances.org/about/contact">click here! </a></p>
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		<title>Bank of America to Pump $5 billion into Small Businesses</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[After a meeting this weekend with President Obama, CEO Ken Lewis of Bank of America Corp pledged that the nation&#8217;s largest bank would do more for small businesses and reverse some of its declines. All in all Bank of America will expect to increase its lending by $5 billion to small businesses this upcoming year.&#8230; <a href="http://www.merchantcashadvances.org/featured/bank-of-america-to-pump-5-billion-into-small-businesses/">[Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>After a meeting this weekend with President Obama, CEO Ken Lewis of Bank of America Corp pledged that the nation&#8217;s largest bank would do more for small businesses and reverse some of its declines.  All in all Bank of America will expect to increase its lending by $5 billion to small businesses this upcoming year.  </p>
<p>&#8220;Bank of America is determined to do our part to help the economy grow next year and reduce unemployment by making every good loan we can make,&#8221; Mr. Lewis said in a statement.</p>
<p>Mr. Lewis acknowledged the large role that small businesses play in the American economy and reaffirmed Bank of America&#8217;s commitment to supporting these businesses.  Yet Bank of America&#8217;s lending dropped 90% in SBA backed loans this fiscal year to 308 totally $17.6 million compared to last year&#8217;s 3,354 SBA backed loans totally a $121.4 million.  While SBA loans online compromise a small percentage of total loans to small businesses, it still is a strong indicator of market trends.  </p>
<p>Bank of America experienced a 16% default rate on small businesses loans, as Ken Lewis was quoted referring to this bad debt &#8211; a &#8220;damned disaster.&#8221;   That’s over $2 billion in bad debt in comparison to a 1% default rate with commercial loans to large companies.<br />
Bank of America is the second largest small business loans bank, next to Wells Fargo, and according to the treasury department, ended September with close to $42 billion in outstanding small business loans.</p>
<p>To read the original CNN article <a href="http://money.cnn.com/2009/12/14/smallbusiness/bank_of_america_small_business_loans/">click here!</a></p>
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