Securing funds to get a small business started or keep a floundering small business afloat can be a challenge if you turn to traditional lenders — especially if you don’t have a stellar credit report.

Processing and approvals for most SBA loans will stop during a government shutdown. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us when you ...

On September 26, 2025, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory (FAR) Council released the FAR Part 19 model deviation text, significantly reorganizing the Part’s overall structure. The updated FAR Part 19 ...

The Small Business Administration is making small-business loans once more after President Trump late Wednesday signed legislation to end the government shutdown, but it will take a few weeks for the ...

The SBA Preferred Lender Program grants select financial institutions increased authority to approve, close, and service SBA-guaranteed loans. This designation streamlines the lending process, ...

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 ...

HOUSTON — Residents affected by the August apartment complex fire in Houston’s Spring Branch neighborhood will now have access to federal disaster assistance. Governor Greg Abbott announced that the U ...

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- WaFd, Inc. (WAFD) (the “Company”), parent company of Washington Federal Bank (“WaFd Bank”), today announced that it has been designated as a Preferred Lender with the U.S.