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Wells Fargo becomes SBA's first to lend $1 billion in a year to America's small businesses

September 13, 2011

Wells Fargo & Company, America's #1 SBA lender in dollars, announced that it has extended more than $1 billion in SBA 7(a) loans to small businesses in the current federal fiscal year (beginning Oct. 1, 2010), becoming the first lender to reach this milestone in a year. The company hit the $1 billion mark in August, 11 months into the current federal fiscal year. Wells Fargo has loaned 27 percent more SBA 7(a) loan dollars to small businesses during the 12 months ending August 2011 compared to the same period a year ago.

"What's most important is that in today's uncertain economy, Wells Fargo has provided more SBA 7(a) dollars to small businesses than ever before to help them achieve financial success, retain employees and add jobs," said David Rader, head of Wells Fargo SBA Lending Division. "Our loans are being put to use by about 2,600 business owners across the country to manage and grow their businesses; and we continue to look for more SBA lending opportunities. As the nation's #1 SBA lender in dollars, we want to do our part to support economic recovery in our local communities and throughout the United States."

SBA 7(a) loans are extended to qualifying small businesses that in general, have average revenue of less than $20 million and 500 or fewer employees. These loans are extended to businesses in a wide range of industries, including medical practices, information technology firms, retailers, foodservice providers and manufacturers.

In May 2011, the U.S. Small Business Administration presented its SBA Large 7(a) Lender of the Year award to Wells Fargo, an SBA preferred lender in all 50 states. The award is given based on lender size, portfolio performance, growth in approval volume for the previous fiscal year, and a demonstrated, steadfast commitment to supporting the growth and expansion of small businesses across the country, even beyond the scope of SBA loans. During the 2010 federal fiscal year (Oct. 1, 2009 � Sept. 30, 2010), Wells Fargo extended $871 million in SBA 7(a) financing to small business owners, representing 2,469 loans.

 
 

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