US small business borrowing jumps in May

U.S. small businesses boosted borrowing for a third straight month in May, driving the Thomson Reuters/PayNet Small Business Lending Index to its highest in more than seven years, according to data released on Tuesday.

The increase, to 127.1 from 125.4, suggests small business owners continue to see demand rising and are investing in their firms, PayNet founder Bill Phelan said. It was the highest level since March 2007, and the third highest level on record.