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 ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently announced the reinstatement of its bona fide place of business rule for participants in the 8(a) Business Development Program.

Small business loans can be instrumental in helping scale your business. Getting approved can be challenging for borrowers with lower personal credit scores (below 670). Small Business Administration ...

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 ...

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 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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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, ...