BISMARCK - The Small Business Administration didn't like what it was seeing in North Dakota and other rural states: Fewer and fewer small banks using SBA loan guarantees to help local businesses start ...

Securing a small business loan can be a crucial step in helping your business grow, expand, or manage cash flow. Whether you’re planning to purchase equipment, hire more staff, or invest in marketing, ...

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 ...

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 ...

SBA loans vs. business lines of credit: Which is best for small businesses? All businesses need funds to operate, but sometimes small businesses may need a financial boost to jump-start growth or get ...

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - More than 100 established and aspiring entrepreneurs filled the Jackie Dole Sherrill Center in Hattiesburg Tuesday. The topic of discussion: money. “We have a number of ...

Pledging your business assets as collateral could result in easier approval and lower interest rates ...

A Quad Cities business owner made his way to Washington D.C. Wednesday to push for improvements to the small business loan process. Karl Swanson is the president of PCT Ebeam and Integration, with ...

Rejecting an SBA loan often means losing a small business client entirely. These clients often require other services. These include checking accounts, payroll services, and credit cards, and they ...