Small Business Financial Exchange

Powerful, Predictive Bank and Financial Institution Data

The Small Business Financial Exchange (SBFE) is the countrys leading source of small business credit information. Established in 2001, this non-profit associations database houses information on about 24 million

businesses, and enables information exchange among approximately 400 members who provide small business financing.

Through its resources and relationships, SBFE makes possible innovative risk management solutions by providing industry insight and analysis of aggregated small business financial data to its members. SBFE sets the highest standards for data quality, integrity of use, and information security for its database to protect its members and their customers information.

SBFE is the only member-controlled organization of its type and is a trusted advocate in promoting the needs of the small business lending industry. For more information, visit www.sbfe.org.

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Why is it important to me?

The SBFE facilitates information sharing among hundreds of financial institutions that provide financing for small businesses. By sharing this information in a centralized database, the SBFE and Equifax are working together to build your small business credit profile. Financial entities have access to more comprehensive and current information, enabling them to make the best financing decision possible to help you grow your business.

Who submits data to the SBFE?

Hundreds of financial entities, such as banks, credit unions, leasing companies, credit card issuers, captives, and more contribute data to SBFE.