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Follow on Google News | Franchisee Credit Access Dropped in October, Grew Year Over Year: IFA/BoeFly Franchise Lending IndexThe IFA/BoeFly Franchise Lending Index found that loans to franchises decreased by 0.11 percent from September to October, and increased by 2.55 percent from October 2011 to October 2012
By: BoeFly, LLC The IFA/BoeFly Franchise Lending Index (http://www.boefly.com/ "The slight drop in monthly franchise lending activity is a reminder that credit access needs to remain on the strategic agendas of franchisors seeking to grow, as well as on the agendas of policymakers," "While it is encouraging to see year-over-year growth in franchisee credit access, we expect this will be reversed if Congress fails to act quickly to avert the fiscal cliff by extending the current tax rates," said IFA President and CEO Steve Caldeira. “The work of policymakers has a direct impact on the confidence and success of the franchise sector, and credit access for franchise business owners remains a key point of concern for us as we work through this sluggish economic recovery.” About the IFA/BoeFly Franchise Lending Index The IFA/BoeFly Franchise Lending Index (http://www.boefly.com/ About BoeFly BoeFly makes it easier to obtain small business loans (http://www.boefly.com) by reducing the time, cost, complexity, inefficiency and frustration associated with small business lending. Its online proprietary matching technology connects small business borrowers with multiple lenders from among its more than 2,200 participating banks, based on the lending profiles provided by the banks and the information provided in the borrower’s loan request. Borrowers build a complete decision-ready loan request online using BoeFly’s exclusive “SmartForm” BoeFly, now in a Strategic Alliance with the International Franchise Association to expand credit access to franchisees, offers a Franchise Solution that brings these benefits to the large and growing small business franchisee community and is the choice of more than 125 brands, including Dunkin’ Donuts, Carl’s Jr., Express Personnel and Kiddie Academy, among many others. BoeFly’s Affiliate Solution is the financing exchange chosen by the Association of Small Business Development Centers, representing approximately 1,000 centers nationwide, which are funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration, to serve small businesses, and Franchise Gator, the leading site for information on franchise opportunities. BoeFly was founded by small business owners and small business lending experts with extensive small business lending experience. The company is privately-held and is based in New York City. http://www.boefly.com. About the International Franchise Association The International Franchise Association is the world's oldest and largest organization representing franchising worldwide. Celebrating over 50 years of excellence, education and advocacy, IFA works through its government relations and public policy, media relations and educational programs to protect, enhance and promote franchising. Through its media awareness campaign highlighting the theme, Franchising: Media inquiries: Bill Fallon | keating/co. | 212.925.6900 | bfallon@keatingco.com End
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