I speak with a lot of small-business owners on a daily basis, and one thing is clear: Nearly all of them are unaware of the significant, game-changing updates the United States Small Business ...

The Small Business Administration (SBA) backs various loans to reduce lender risk and improve capital access. Its most-used programs include 7(a) loans, 504 loans and microloans. Approved lenders, ...

A Small Business Administration loan is a small business loan guaranteed by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). These loans can be used by businesses to cover startup costs, expansions, real ...

The SBA offers multiple lines of credit for business owners who need short-term working capital. SBA lines of credit are a good small-business loan option if you need short-term working capital to ...

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Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Nydia Velazquez have blasted SBA's new eligibility policy. Less than two months after implementing a policy that opened the door a crack to businesses with limited noncitizen ...

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 ...

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You might be able to refinance existing business debt using an SBA loan, but prepare to jump through a few hoops first. It’s possible to refinance an existing small-business loan, or multiple loans, ...

SBA loans have government backing that makes them less risky for lenders Matt Webber is an experienced personal finance writer, researcher, and editor. He has published widely on personal finance, ...