Southern provided more than $1.9 billion in development loans that created or saved more than 7,000 jobs in Arkansas. Our philosophy is that when you restore business, you restore jobs. When you restore jobs, you restore community.

The Goodman family had always dreamed of owning their own florist shop. Southern Financial Partners helped the Goodmans achieve their dream by providing a small business loan to purchase the business and get started. 

Consumer Loans and Microloans
Southern specializes in small loans--over 40 percent of loans made in 2007 were for less than $10,000.  Through small loans that most banks wouldn't touch, Southern helps rural residents start small businesses, repair their homes, purchase transportation, and access health care.  Small loans are a critical part of Southern's strategy to restart the economic engine in struggling rural markets.