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    Small businesses are frequently seeing their loan applications turned down by banks

    Small businesses are frequently seeing their loan applications turned down by banks


    The latest data shows the compound annual growth rate of bank lending, has slowed from six-percent to one-point-five-percent since 2013.

    Small Business NZ Founder Phil Wicks says many banks assess loan risks, like it was centuries ago.

    He says there are small businesses with strong work ethics, no debt and personal guarantees, still being declined

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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    Business:
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    Entertainment:
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    International:
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