Small business loan approval percentages at big banks (more than $10 billion in assets) rose slightly to 13.5% in March from 13.3% in February 2021, according to the Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index. read more

APR 14, 2021 - 6:30 am

BankProv made two additions to its small business lending team in 2020, hiring Joel Gianninoto as vice president of commercial lending and Ryan Fox as assistant vice president of commercial lending. read more

DEC 29, 2020 - 7:07 am

With COVID-19 cases surging and a new wave of restrictions looming, challenges persist for small business owners as they continue to weather the pandemic, according to data from the Q4 Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index. read more

DEC 9, 2020 - 8:11 am

As a small business lender, Marlin Capital Solutions was in the middle of the storm when it came to the coronavirus pandemic’s effects on the economy. Jeffrey Hilzinger shares Marlin’s story and outlines how COVID-19 has fueled the company’s transformation. ... read more

2020

In September, the PayNet Small Business Lending Index increased 12 points (9.1%) to 143.9 and is now 2.9% above its year-ago level. On Main Street, the NFIB Uncertainty Index increased to its second-highest reading in the series’ 46-year history. read more

NOV 5, 2020 - 7:12 am

Small business loan application approval rates at big banks rose to 28.2% in December 2019, a new post-recession record high, according to the Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index. read more

JAN 15, 2020 - 6:45 am

According to a FDIC survey, despite holding only 13% of banking industry assets, the data showed community banks hold 42% of small business loans. read more

OCT 2, 2018 - 6:35 am

The Thomson Reuters/PayNet Small Business Lending Index (SBLI) fell 3.5 points to 141.7 in April but remains in the top 5% of all readings and is up nearly 13% over the last 12 months. read more

JUN 7, 2018 - 7:18 am

According to PayNet, small business lending improved again in February, with the Thomson Reuters/PayNet Small Business Lending Index rising to 144.8. read more

APR 6, 2018 - 7:01 am

OnDeck marked a decade of providing small businesses with access to capital. read more

SEP 5, 2017 - 6:30 am

The January 2017 Thomson Reuters/PayNet Small Business Lending Index rose 4% year-over-year, but fell 8% month-over-month. read more

MAR 1, 2017 - 6:20 am

The April 2016 Thomson Reuters/PayNet Small Business Lending Index (SBLI) fell to 129.0, down 8% compared to the same month from a year ago, marking the largest year-over-year decrease since December 2009. read more

JUN 2, 2016 - 6:53 am

The April data release of the Thomson Reuters/PayNet Small Business Lending Index increased 8% from 130.5 in March 2015 to 141.5 in April 2015, reaching an all-time maximum value. read more

JUN 2, 2015 - 7:13 am

The March data release of the Thomson Reuters/PayNet Small Business Lending Index (SBLI) increased 2% from February to 129.6 in March 2015. This also reflects a 12% increase versus March 2014. read more

MAY 5, 2015 - 7:09 am

The December release of the Thomson Reuters/PayNet Small Business Lending Index reached 129.8 in December, which stands near its all-time high of 132.0, which was reached in October 2014. read more

FEB 3, 2015 - 7:23 am