BISMARCK - The Small Business Administration didn't like what it was seeing in North Dakota and other rural states: Fewer and fewer small banks using SBA loan guarantees to help local businesses start ...

SBA loans are backed by the Small Business Administration, which guarantees up to 85% of loan amounts, reducing risk for lenders. There are three main SBA loan types: 7(a), 504 and microloans. Basic ...

Whether the goal is acquiring a business, purchasing commercial real estate, or investing in equipment, financing structure matters as much as financing availability. That’s where Small Business ...

The best small-business lenders have flexible business requirements, competitive rates and multiple loan options ...

The watchdog also encouraged the SBA to address inefficiencies in the Disaster Loan Program by pursuing a new legal authority ...

After claiming to have found hundreds of millions of dollars in questionable loans, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has instituted some changes to how loan applications will be handled ...

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Recent SBA loan changes usher in a return to stricter underwriting and a more rigorous application process. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - More than 100 established and aspiring entrepreneurs filled the Jackie Dole Sherrill Center in Hattiesburg Tuesday. The topic of discussion: money. “We have a number of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about small business lending, fintech, and economic growth. As the traditional holiday shopping season kicked off on ...

Possibly, but you’ll need approval from your lender and the SBA. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us when you take certain actions ...

Unsecured business loans provide capital without the need for collateral, but they might come with high costs compared to ...