Our firm plays a central role in national policy conversations and advocacy efforts through active participation in the National Rural Lenders Roundtable, a forum of lenders, policymakers, and stakeholders dedicated to shaping the future of rural finance.
Through this platform, we work closely with the USDA, SBA, and Congressional leaders to streamline processes, modernize program guidelines, and ensure that critical funding reaches communities that need it most.
Our advocacy includes

Policy Leadership
Contributing to working groups and federal roundtables that recommend improvements to USDA RD and SBA 7(a) /504 programs.

Regulatory Reform
Championing greater efficiency and accountability in rural loan processing and servicing — including efforts to reduce red tape and eliminate geographic and demographic barriers to access.

Community Impact
Actively promoting rural infrastructure, healthcare, housing, and small business initiatives through customized lending solutions that create jobs and foster long-term sustainability.
We believe access to capital is a cornerstone of economic justice. That’s why Thomas Financial Group continues to advocate not just for loan approvals
But for the broader systems and structures that enable long-term rural resilience.