Common factors business lenders might consider.

The best small business lenders have flexible business requirements, competitive rates and a variety of loan options ...

A GAO report has found that the Small Business Administration needs to improve compliance with the credit elsewhere requirement and its 7 (a) loan program. For its 7(a) loan program, the Small ...

Experts say SBA’s suspension of ATI Government Solutions was unusually fast and likely didn’t give the company time to respond to the allegations.

Many lenders require businesses to be at least two years old to be approved. If your company hasn’t reached that benchmark, there are online banks and alternative lenders that only require six months ...

Understand the essentials of SBA-backed lending—program types, application processes and how these loans can support business growth Staff Personal Finance Editor, Buy Side Valerie Morris is a staff ...

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 ...

The SBA released its Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application and clarified a few critical definitions and documentation requirements in their instructions. The forgiveness ...

On August 23, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a proposed rule that would make significant changes to SBA’s recertification requirements. Most notably, the rule would change when ...

The US Senate, on March 25, 2020, unanimously passed the (CARES) Act of 2020. Ths bill, with more than $2 Trillion in relief and $350 billion for small business, if enacted, would represent the 3rd ...

SBA 7(a) and 504 loans can both be used to finance commercial real estate. Compare options to find the right fit for your business. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our ...

The Small Business Administration (SBA) annually issues a funding opportunity announcement with an estimate of total funding for the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Program. The SBDC Program ...