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VIEW FINANCE RESTRICTED INDUSTRIES

Restricted Industries list pertains mainly when obtaining financing

Restricted industries (automatic decline) include:

• Ammunition or Weapons Manufacturing; wholesale and retail

• Bail Bonds

• Check Cashing Agencies

• Energy, oil trading, or petroleum extraction or production

• Finance: (Federal Reserve Banks, foreign banks, banks, bank holding companies,

loan brokers, commodity brokers, security brokers, mortgage brokers, mortgage bankers,

mortgage companies, bail bond companies, or mutual fund managers)

• Gaming or Gambling Activities

• Loans for the speculative purchases of securities or goods

• Pawn shops

• Political campaigns, candidates, or committees

• Public administration (e.g., city, county, state, and federal governmental agencies)

• X-rated products or entertainment

High-Risk Industries (subject to stricter underwriting guidelines):

• Agriculture or forest products

• Auto, recreational vehicle or boat sales

• Courier services

• Computer and software related services

• Dry cleaners

• Entertainment (adult entertainment is to be considered restricted)

• General contractors

• Gasoline stations or convenience stores (also known as c-stores)

• Healthcare; specifically nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and continuing care retirement centers

• Special trade contractors

• Hotels or motels

• Jewelry, precious stones and metals; wholesale and retail

• Limousine services

• Long distance or “over-the-road” trucking

• Mobile or manufactured home sales

• Phone sales and direct selling establishments

• Real estate agents/brokers

• Real estate developers or land subdividers

• Restaurants or drinking establishments

• Software or programming companies

• Taxi cabs (including the purchase of cab medallions) Travel agencies

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