On September 18, the SBA announced that it would waive most upfront fees for small manufacturers in fiscal year 2026. For 7(a) manufacturing loans of up to $950,000, the SBA will charge no upfront fee ...

A franchise location, while tied to a national or regional brand, is still a small business. It is up to the franchisee to find the necessary capital to open and operate. When it comes to financing ...

The Small Business Administration is waiving what can be up to thousands of dollars’ worth of loan fees for small manufacturers in its effort to boost domestic onshoring as the Trump administration ...

The Small Business Administration set records for its small-business lending in fiscal 2025 — and experts say the agency will be trying to top that in 2026. In total, the agency guaranteed 84,400 7(a) ...

Small business owners often consider repaying their SBA loans early to reduce interest costs. However, this decision depends on the type of loan and the business’s financial health. For example, SBA ...

"SBA 504 loans provide small business owners with exceptional financial stability through their long-term fixed rates," said Sheets. "These loans allow entrepreneurs to purchase real estate with as ...