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We couldn’t do what we do without the help of our partners. It’s their experience, financial backing, and commitment to helping small businesses grow that helps us provide loans and financial support to entrepreneurs across the U.S.
We’re grateful to everyone who has committed to supporting our mission of creating financial stability for the businesses that need it most.
You deserve an efficient and transparent borrowing experience that helps meet the needs of your business in an ethical way. At Ascendus, we helped create the Small Business Borrowers’ Bill of Rights, which outlines six fundamental rights we believe every borrower should have
Entrepreneurs build communities, improving their lives as well as those around them. In fact, small businesses employ 6 out of 10 people and account for 75% of all new jobs created in the US.
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Looking for a way to make a difference? Ascendus is a national nonprofit dedicated to empowering small business owners and the communities they serve. Our mutual success creates long-lasting partnerships as well as a solid path for professional growth.