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CIT Group bankruptcy imperils small business lending
The weekend bankruptcy filing of CIT Group, a major lender to small businesses, darkened an already grim scene for companies seeking credit to continue operating.
Many businesses on Long Island did not borrow from CIT, which sought bankruptcy protection so it could restructure its own debt while remaining in business.
Clifford J. Austen, an East Northport-based residential general contractor,...
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