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SBA Administrator Says CUs Have a Role In Hurricane Recovery

SBA Administrator Steven Preston applauded credit unions for the good work they do and said they are important to the rebuilding of New Orleans businesses and others impacted by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

By Staff Writer | Updated on March 06, 2007

WASHINGTON — SBA Administrator Steven Preston applauded credit unions for the good work they do and said they are important to the rebuilding of New Orleans businesses and others impacted by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

He explained that he has only been on the job seven months, but has completely overhauled the infrastructure of the SBA’s disaster recovery efforts following the twin hurricanes. One hundred thirty-nine credit unions were among those affected in addition to 680,000 members. Since taking over SBA, backlogs for disaster loans have been cut by 90% and SBA loans to minorities are increasing.

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