SBA will make online matches between small businesses, lenders

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has launched an online matchmaking program aimed at connecting small business in need of money to small business lenders, which include commercial banks and non-profit organizations. The program is called Lender Match and brings together entrepreneurs and SBA lenders to help increase access to capital. It’s free and it allows small business owners to fill out a quick online form, without registration, and then connects them with lenders within 48 hours. Prospective borrowers can go to www.sba.gov/lendermatch to get matched with any number of institutions and increase their access to capital.