7 Secrets to Getting a Lender to Say “Yes” If you ever felt intimidated when dealing with a lender, all of that is about to change. Research shows women receive only 16% of small business loans, 4.4% of all dollars lent, and less than 3% of all venture capital funding. This “insider”piece shows women how to play the game in a male-dominated field of financing.Name* First Last Company* Email Address* NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.