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Notes from the Frontlines in the Small Business Finance Revolution: A Microlender’s View

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  • Gwendy Brown
  • Eric Weaver

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This article explores the rise of alternative and subprime business finance and the implications for Main Street business owners. Drawing on their direct experience successfully lending to thousands of low-income and minority entrepreneurs across California, the authors reflect on the opportunities and challenges presented by this small business finance revolution and share some potential product and policy solutions.

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  • Gwendy Brown & Eric Weaver, 2014. "Notes from the Frontlines in the Small Business Finance Revolution: A Microlender’s View," Community Investments, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, issue 03.
    • Handle: RePEc:fip:fedfci:00052
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