THE IMPACT

SURVEY: ONE IN FOUR OWNERS PERSONALLY BACK BUSINESS FINANCING

SURVEY: ONE IN FOUR OWNERS PERSONALLY BACK BUSINESS FINANCING

Published on: 24/10/2026

A new Equifax survey shows 26 percent of small business owners personally guarantee financing, putting personal assets on the line to fund operations.

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