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Today, there are an estimated 33 million small businesses in the U.S., according to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). In fact, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, over the last three years the average number of new business applications has reached 440,000, a 46% increase between 2017 and 2020. These businesses need fast, affordable financing to develop and grow.

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