Proposals from the Small Business Administration would make “detrimental shifts” in the SBA’s 7(a) lending program, CUNA and other organizations wrote to House and Senate Small Business Committee leadership.

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CUNA wrote in support of a bill Tuesday that would prevent the Small Business Administration from directly making loans under the 7(a) loan program. Loans made through the 7(a) program are up to 85% guaranteed by the federal government

CUNA joined organizations Wednesday calling on Congressional leaders to remove a provision allowing the SBA to become a direct lender from the reconciliation framework. The proposal would allow the SBA to offer loans of $150,000 of less directly to small businesses.