Demand and originations for small-business loans and lines of credit have ebbed and flowed, but were on an upward trajectory this summer. Unsecured lines of credit are the primary drivers of the year-over-year increase, driving 72% of the increase in demand and 35% of the increase in originations.
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Demand for Small-Business Loans and Lines of Credit ($)
Source: LendersBenchmark for Small Business Lending Originations. Data as of 7/31/22.
Originations for Small-Business Loans and Lines of Credit ($)
Source: LendersBenchmark for Small Business Lending Originations. Data as of 7/31/22.
Drivers of demand by sector and geography
Sector Mix u2013 Demand $ Variance vs Prior Yearn
Geography (State) u2013 Demand $ Variance vs Prior Yearn
