We’re excited to welcome guest speakers William Bradford and Michael Verchot from the UW Foster School of Business for an important conversation on racial disparities in small business lending. Their new research reveals that people of color continue to face inequities in loan pricing, even after accounting for financial factors. It also highlights disparities in other loan terms, including stricter co-signer requirements for borrowers of color compared to white borrowers. This is the most comprehensive dataset on small business lending inequities since the Federal Reserve’s 2003 Survey of Small Business Finances. Join us to explore what these findings mean for lenders, borrowers, and the broader financial industry, and to connect with peers working toward financial justice. 📅 Date: April 9, 2025 🕛Time: 12 PM PT Register here: https://lnkd.in/gMS8i5gt
