AmiSight 9/11: Why the Manufacturing Credit Is More Talk Than Traction

In recent months, the Small Business Administration has been busy announcing new initiatives aimed at supporting American manufacturers. On paper, these efforts sound bold. In practice, at least so far, they’ve amounted to more public relations spin than meaningful support.

The SBA announced plans to increase the maximum government guarantee for manufacturing loans from $5 million to $10 million. It also introduced the 7(a) Manufacturer’s Access to Revolving Credit Loan Program, which would give manufacturers access to loans or revolving credit lines of up to $5 million. While these sound helpful, they still hinge on congressional approval and lender adoption. Until real loans close, they remain aspirations—not solutions.

For the full breakdown of what’s real, what’s recycled, and what it means for your business, read the complete blog here.

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