Lists: Rhode Island’s SBA Lenders
Ranked by amount of loans distributed:
1. Bank Rhode Island | Amount of loans: $6.6 million
2. Ocean State Business Development Authority | Amount of loans:...
Lists: Rhode Island’s Largest SBA Loans
Number of 7A loans distributed: 15
Number of 504 loans distributed: 10
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