The U.S. SBA offers many loan programs to help small businesses. Learn the basics about PPP, EIDL and 7(a) loans and which of these include loan forgiveness.

It's more important than ever to approach the loan process in an informed and organized way. Small business loans are available from a large number of traditional and alternative lenders. A small ...

Recent SBA loan changes usher in a return to stricter underwriting and a more rigorous application process. Some borrowers find it harder to access SBA financing, following the Trump Administration’s ...

SBA loans have government backing that makes them less risky for lenders. Matt Webber is an experienced personal finance writer, researcher, and editor. He has published widely on personal finance, ...

The best small-business lenders have flexible business requirements, competitive rates and multiple loan options to help you ...

Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. For many entrepreneurs, securing a Small Business Administration (SBA) loan represents a chance to expand, hire, or bring a new vision ...

Starting a business can be costly, especially if you require expensive equipment or need to do some hiring in your first year ...

Small business loans can be instrumental in helping scale your business. Getting approved can be challenging for borrowers with lower personal credit scores (below 670). Small Business Administration ...

A number of factors can automatically disqualify you from an SBA loan, but you do have other financing options if any of these apply. It’s well-known that while SBA loans offer low interest rates and ...

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 ...

In response to the Presidential Disaster Declaration for Mississippi on June 30, 2026, the U.S. Small Business Administration ...