Karen Mills: “Small businesses are the backbone of our economy. They create nearly 2 of every 3 new jobs.”

We are there to help homeowners, renters, and business owners with long-term, low-interest loans.

Small businesses are the backbone of our economy. They create nearly 2 of every 3 new jobs.

By and large, the stimulus money is out in the marketplace--in the hands of entrepreneurs and small business owners--and it is working.

Last year, we helped more than 50,000 small businesses get the capital to grow and hire.