The problems of lending for foreign economic activities of small and medium enterprises

The strategic development priorities of small and medium-sized enterprises and the role of export or import strategies have been systematized. The need for small and medium-sized enterprises to credit their expansion into foreign markets is substantiated. The concept of lending to small and medium-sized businesses is defined, and its features are summarized. The factors limiting the access of small and medium-sized enterprises to credit resources are systematized. Suggestions are made for banking institutions to strengthen their role in lending to small and medium-sized enterprises, in particular foreign trade.