Key takeawaysBoth traditional banks and online lenders are included in Buy Side’s best small-business loans ...

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 ...

Explore the current interest rates for SBA-backed financing—including 7(a), 504 and microloans—and learn how these compare to ...

The Small Business Administration’s (SBA) final rule, which amends numerous requirements concerning small business contracting policies (the Final Rule), went into effect on January 16, 2025.[i] The ...

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 ...

Recent SBA loan changes usher in a return to stricter underwriting and a more rigorous application process. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

The Small Business Administration (SBA) annually issues a funding opportunity announcement with an estimate of total funding for the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Program. The SBDC Program ...

Fora Financial offers accessible loans and fast funding, but costs can be high.