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N.C. small businesses squeezed by rising costs, tight credit

Business North Carolina Magazine

Oct 6, 2025

North Carolina small businesses face 21% loan denial rates - matching the national average - as inflation, high interest rates and tighter credit restrict growth, a new LendingTree…

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N.C. small businesses squeezed by rising costs, tight credit

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