Most startups don't have a lead generation problem. They have a consistency problem.

Investors and lenders spend a lot of time looking at revenue projections. But what really keeps them up at night is how fragile your business actually is.

Most businesses don't fail because they can't find customers. They fail because they found one really good customer and got comfortable.

If you're launching a business from scratch and researching SBA loans, here's what you need to know up front…

You can read the official SBA guidelines until your eyes glaze over. But here's what most founders miss: loan officers aren't grading your plan like a college essay.

As SBA lending becomes more nuanced post-2024, understanding how lenders operate isn't just helpful, but essential.

For the past few years, the SBA 7(a) loan program has been running hot. Record-low interest rates, waived loan fees, and loosened eligibility standards fueled historic lending numbers.

When the federal government shuts down, most of the headlines focus on national parks, TSA delays, and furloughed workers. But beneath the surface, there’s another ripple effect that hits America’s small business owners hard.

In the world of SBA lending, relationships have always mattered. But as the industry evolves, one thing is clear: artificial intelligence is no longer a future trend

For most entrepreneurs, the goal is simple: grow the business. Bigger top-line revenue, more customers, higher valuations. But what if growth isn't the savior it's made out to be?

Recent tariff expansions, supply chain disruptions, and higher freight costs are creating ripple effects that many small business owners are now facing head-on.

Beginning October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, 504 loans made to manufacturers (NAICS 31–33) will see…

SBA 7(a) loan interest rates are coming down following the Fed’s recent signals and broader market shifts. While the rate environment remains unpredictable, this downward movement is a welcome development for both prospective and active borrowers.

BDOs are the face of the deal, bringing in new business, managing borrower relationships, and keeping the process moving.

Every business owner knows cash is king. But when it comes to applying for a loan, cash in the bank is only part of the picture.

With another government shutdown, the big question for many small business owners is: What happens to SBA lending, especially 7(a) loans, when the government hits pause?

…for many brokers, SBA deals still feel fragile. Timelines are vague. Buyers seem promising but fall apart in underwriting. And lenders sometimes go quiet when the deal needs clarity most.

In lending, pricing isn’t just about cost, it’s about value and fairness.

There’s a compelling proposal circulating in Washington that would raise the SBA’s maximum loan limits from $5 million to $10 million

For lenders, investors, and even seasoned operators, financial forecasts aren’t just numbers on a page.