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National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders
Aims to serve the needs and represents the interests of the small business lending community who utilize the Small Business Administrations and other government guaranteed loan programs

Founded: 1984
Dues: regular, $495-$2,095 annual; associate, $700 annual; indirect lender, $875 annual; sustaining, $2,625 annual.