Loans through U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) programs are available through SBA-approved lenders, not the government itself. The government backs the loans and covers a portion of the ...

Although most government-backed business start-up loans originate through Small Business Administration programs, a variety of agencies sponsor commercial lending programs.

As the longest government shutdown in U.S. history drags on to day 24 with no clear end in sight, small business advocates are urging the president to restart the SBA’s lending program.

Under prior SBA Standard Operating Procedures, lenders were encouraged to apply a “do what you do” philosophy when approving ...

Most SBA loans, including the popular SBA 7 (a) loan program, are not issued by the federal government directly, and as a result, are unlikely to be affected by a freeze in federal funding.

Small business owners have been told today is the day they can apply for a new, forgivable loan to help keep their businesses afloat during the coronavirus crisis.

Federal and state representatives have called for congress to take action for more small business grants after Helene, which ...

The U.S. Small Business Administration has loaned nearly $695 million to businesses and individuals across Florida — including nearly $29 million on the Treasure Coast — as a result of damage ...

Thousands of Small Business Owners Have Not Gotten Disaster Loans the Government Promised Them A top official said 99% of funds were paid, but only 55% of small business owners reported receiving ...