According to the AP, The Federal Reserve said Monday that a majority of the banks surveyed reported tigtening their lending standards and terms on all major categories of consumer and business loans over the last 3 mos. The tightening of standards means that less and less small and medium sized businesses are unable to get a loan from the bank to expand or continue operations. According to additional results of the survey, according to Forbes, the trend will continue, "as on loans to businesses, 55% of domestic respondents, ... said they expected to tighten standards in the second half of 2008."

This means there will be little relief for small and medium sized businesses through the rest of the year. These businesses will have to turn to alternative financing methods to increase their cash flow. Factoring, or accounts receivable financing, is one alternative to quickly and easily increase cash flow.

Anchor Funding Services, a factoring company, offers low rates, flexible programs, Free Credit Checks, and a free ho hassle application. Visit our website to get a no obligation quote or us call toll-free at 866-950-6669.

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