WASHINGTON — On Thursday, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it has exhausted funds for its disaster loan program after warnings that funding would soon run out following a ...

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 ...

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

Preview this article 1 min A federal program that hit $53 billion in combined private capital and government backing last ...

The U.S. Small Business Administration is extending the deadline to apply for physical disaster loans for damage from Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene. The extension is for disaster declarations ...

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 ...

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov. 20-- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: If you're a North Carolinian who suffered damage or ...

The agency's push to cut red tape for small-business owners appears to be paying off. The Small Business Administration’s lending programs reached more small businesses over the past 12 months than at ...

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Tuesday, January 6, 2026, is the final day for residents affected by 2025 flooding to apply for a SBA disaster loan online.