The SBA created the Preferred Lender Program to streamline the loan process for borrowers and empower experienced lenders to approve SBA-backed loans more efficiently.

As small business formation surges and capital demand increases, the system is evolving.

These updates signal a stricter and more conservative lending environment, with the SBA focused on reducing risk and increasing transparency.

The SBA is reinstating the Franchise Directory, which had been phased out in 2023. Starting August 1, 2025, franchise brands must be listed in the directory for their franchisees to qualify for SBA loans…

If you’re a business owner in an underserved area who was considering a CA loan—or working with a lender that recently joined the program—you may find fewer options going forward.

The SBA's recently announced rule changes—set to take effect June 1, 2025—are already creating ripple effects across the business acquisition market.

In just three months, the Small Business Administration has greenlit over 26,000 loans totaling $12.6 billion—a staggering 80% increase in approvals compared to the same period under the previous administration. That figure isn’t just a win for…

For small manufacturers across the country, this signals a renewed focus on domestic industry, access to capital, and a reenergized vision of American-made growth.

For small business owners seeking access to SBA financing in 2025 and beyond, these changes signal a return to a more rigorous, documentation-heavy lending environment…

With tariffs rising and economic uncertainty creeping back into supply chains, small businesses are once again being asked to do more with less.

Across markets where rigid caps restrict what formal lenders can offer, a dangerous pattern is emerging…

In a major policy shift, the federal government has announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will take over the management of federal student loans…

In March 2025, the Small Business Administration (SBA) implemented a key change to its loan eligibility requirements that could significantly impact entrepreneurs, business buyers, and sellers alike. 

For borrowers and lenders alike, especially in regions like Florida where environmental factors often carry extra weight, this shift could impact timelines, costs, and loan eligibility in unexpected ways.

On March 10, 2025, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced a bold commitment: cutting $100 billion in federal regulations that disproportionately affect small businesses…

One of the most compelling elements of the initiative is the promise to slash $100 billion in regulation. The SBA’s Office of Advocacy will identify and remove rules that have historically…

This framework allows financial institutions to apply their existing lending practices—those used for similarly sized, non-SBA loans—when…

With the SBA now facing scrutiny over its lending practices, business owners should take a strategic approach to securing funding and managing risk…

Under new leadership the agency is implementing new policies aimed at increasing efficiency, tightening lending standards, and…

SBA loans remain the gold standard for long-term business growth, offering the lowest interest rates, largest funding amounts, and structured repayment plans that provide…