A new Small Business Administration policy taking effect March 1 will bar businesses with any legal permanent resident ownership from receiving SBA-backed loans, reversing longstanding eligibility rul ...

The move would bar small businesses with any amount of ownership from green card holders from applying for the agency’s most popular small business loan program.

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 ...

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

The restrictions are set to take effect March 1, 2026.

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 ...

Bay Area Development Company announced earlier this week that it has completed SBA 504 financing for the National Hotel in ...

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 504 loan recipients in Hawaii received or were approved for loans through the Small Business Administration's 504 program from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2024. PBN's rankings included loan ...