A franchise location, while tied to a national or regional brand, is still a small business. It is up to the franchisee to find the necessary capital to open and operate. When it comes to financing ...

The SBA will highlight programs and initiatives on a new tour. The Small Business Administration has made news in recent days for announcing the closure of field offices, cutting workers and rolling ...

Explore the current interest rates for SBA-backed financing.

The SBA 504 loan program provides a long-term, fixed rate for business owners to build, buy, and refinance fixed assets – like commercial real estate and heavy equipment. To increase the impact of the ...

The Small Business Administration set records for its small-business lending in fiscal 2025 — and experts say the agency will be trying to top that in 2026. In total, the agency guaranteed 84,400 7(a) ...

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the cumulative impact of the federal shutdown on its small business lending programs. For ...

KeyBank ranks in top 15 nationally for both SBA 7(a) and SBA 504 lending programs for SBA 2023 fiscal year for unit volumes The SBA 7(a) program is the SBA's primary business loan program providing ...

The CARES Act has given funding and authority to the Small Business Administration (SBA) to help small business through three new programs: Paycheck Protection Loans, Economic Injury Disaster Loans, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Natalie Madeira Cofield covers small business, entrepreneurship, and economic policy. While the shutdown debate in Washington ...

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The agency has announced controversial moves regarding its offices but also is hoping to grow two key lending programs. The Small Business Administration has made news in recent days for announcing ...