HOPE Commercial Lending Sparks Opportunities for 
Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses (MWOB)

HOPE makes business loans to historically underserved populations at a much higher rate than other financial institutions across the Mid South.  Through the third quarter of 2014, two out of three loans closed were made to minority- and women-owned businesses. In addition, HOPE places an emphasis on financing community facilities, affordable housing and nonprofits that provide supportive services to low-income residents.