A Trusted Partner
With flexible loans, fair rates, and a dedicated advisor, we’re your partner in success.
A better choice for your business.
We take time to develop the right solutions to your financing needs. Have additional questions? Let’s get you an answer!
Pathway Is Your Partner
Dedicated Advisor
We’ll work with you to understand your needs and craft the right financing solution.
Networks
Pathway pulls from its statewide network of partners to connect your business with the right resources.
Mentor
Our staff of seasoned professionals has the experience it takes to help your business thrive.
Education
At Pathway education is core to our mission. We’ll connect you with classes and events to build your entrepreneurial know-how.
Latest News
Success Story: MedCode Professional Career Academy
Mother of 3 launches affordable medical coding academy to give others opportunity for higher paying career Jasmine Hall’s first job in her teens was in medical collections, a role where she found a natural talent for understanding the terminology and explaining bills to patients. Later, as a young mother, Jasmine was looking for a higher
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Success Story: Crescent Sock Company
4th generation tenacity powers oldest continuously operating sock mill in America Crescent Sock Company is a 116-year-old sock mill in rural Niota, Tennessee. Opened to create jobs in this small community, it is currently managed by the fourth generation of the founder. Cathy Allen has taken on the role of CEO and is assisted by
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Wall Street Journal video examines small business growth in America
WSJ reports on CDFI industry’s responsible funding to entrepreneurs Episode 5 of The Wall Street Journal’s “Financial Inclusion in America” video series hit a familiar note for our staff. The episode shares the stories of two entrepreneurs – one needing expansion capital to scale her business, and the other needing a quick loan for equipment
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Success Story: Collins & Co. Barber Shop
Experienced stylists make the cut as first-time business owners Longtime stylist Tabitha Parsley and master barber Robert Collins worked for years at the original location of Red’s Class Barbershop in Indianapolis. After relocating to Nashville to help run the second location, these young entrepreneurs dreamed of owning their own shop. “One day we looked at
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Travis Hughes Joins Pathway Lending Team
Pathway Lending hires Memphis-based business lender and certified business advisor as VP of Commercial Lending and Client Relations Pathway Lending is excited to welcome Travis Hughes as the newest member of our staff. As our Vice President of Commercial Lending and Client Relations, Travis is leading our efforts to bring funding, education, and support to
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2018 East Tennessee CDFI Forum
Bank representatives invited to Knoxville area forum on CDFIs and their role with traditional banks. On Thursday, April 19, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the FDIC and local CDFI’s are hosting the Interagency East Tennessee CDFI Forum. Scheduled for 10am until 2pm at the Magnolia Avenue
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