Mississippi Code Title 57. Planning, Research and Development § 57-10-103

The increasing need for commercial financing at reasonable rates for the small businessman necessitates a new loan guaranty program in order that the economy of the state may continue to grow and prosper. It is the intent of this article to encourage small business loans by furnishing lending institutions additional security to place such loans on a sound, financial basis and reap statewide benefits resulting from an expanded economy. This article is intended to strengthen the economic security of this state and ensure its permanent financial well-being.

This article is hereby declared to be a public necessity, is remedial in purpose, and should be liberally construed to effect its purpose.