Small banks hope to capitalize on woes of larger banks 
In the midst of negotiations with a landlord for new office space, Lisa Hamilton needed a loan.
Four large banks refused to lend her the money without SBA funding — but she didn’t have time for that lengthy process.
An optometrist, she owned two Pearle Vision franchises and wanted to open a third location.
Hamilton needed the money ...Login required
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