Examines the Small Business Administration's (SBA's) partnership with the Export-Import, or Eximbank, through the Export Working Capital Program. Explores the proposed amendment to decrease the subsidy rate for the SBA's 7(a) loan program, especially as compared with loan guarantee rates provided by the Eximbank, & to review the progress of the harmonization of export financing programs between the two agencies. Examines the arguments both for & against retaining the 90% guarantee rate for export purposes.

The Export-Import Bank of the United States, headquartered in Washington, D.C., presents information about the Working Capital Guarantee Program. The purpose of the program is to expand U.S. exports by encouraging lenders to make working capital loans to U.S. businesses for various export-related production and marketing activities. This program protects only the lender from default by the exporter. Program guidelines and instructions are available.