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Impact of COVID-19 on the Commercial and Industrial Loans

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Introduction      This term paper will mainly focus on small businesses. According to U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), it defines small businesses by firm revenue (ranging from $1 million to over $40 million) and by employment (from 100 to over 1,500 employees). Getting a Commercial and Industrial Loan has a similar process to getting a personal loan. The most important aspect of getting a commercial loan is to have a great Business Credit score which is determined by the Business Credit Bureaus. The Business Credit Bureaus create a credit report which can help lenders decide if the business is a good fit for a loan. However, COVID-19 had a big impact on C&I loans as well as consumer loans. The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was one of the most important contributors to C&I loans during the pandemic. Business Credit Bureaus      Dun & Bradstreet, Experian Business, and Equifax Small Business are three major credit bureaus for small b...