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 ...

Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.) condemned a new Small Business Administration rule that will bar green card holders from accessing the agency’s primary small busines ...

Nearly 10% of SBA loan portfolios face immediate disqualification as new rules mandate 100% U.S. citizenship. Starting March ...

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has long been recognized as a catalyst for economic development in communities, thanks to the important resources it offers — including its lending plans like ...

Leasing commercial space can appear to be the cheaper and simpler option for business owners. However, once you identify your optimal location and operations are standardized and primed for growth, ...

SBA loans are backed by the Small Business Administration, which guarantees up to 85% of loan amounts, reducing risk for lenders. There are three main SBA loan types: 7(a), 504 and microloans. Basic ...

The largest SBA 504 loan recipients in Kansas City received or were approved for loans through the Small Business Administration's 504 program from third quarter 2024 through second quarter 2025. The ...

The largest SBA loan recipients on the First Coast received or were approved for loans through the Small Business Administration's 7(a) or 504 programs from April 1 to June 30, 2025. The Chicago ...