The headquarters of the U.S. Small Business Administration in Washington, D.C. The agency recently announced revised ...

The latest directive, which takes effect in March, allows only U.S. citizens and nationals to seek government-guaranteed ...

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 ...

The SBA’s new SOP shifts more responsibility to lenders and requires stricter documentation on equity, collateral and eligibility. Franchisors must be listed in the SBA Franchise Directory by July 31, ...

The final rule takes effect on January 16, 2025. On December 17, the Small Business Administration issued a final rule that makes significant changes to the agency’s small business 8(a) and HUBZone ...

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 ...

As economic uncertainty persists, small businesses are increasingly relying on SBA loans for refinancing, working capital and expansion. In the first quarter of 2025, loan approvals soared 38% year ...

Small-business bank loans can help your company grow, but amounts, rates, fees and repayment terms vary ...

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