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.

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

With loan volumes rising, oversight tightening, and new initiatives aimed at revitalizing American industry, the agency is pushing toward a clearer, more focused version…

The SBA’s decision to pull the plug on USAID’s contracting authority wasn’t made in a vacuum. It followed…

According to the National Small Business Association, 59% of small business owners cite "economic uncertainty" as the single greatest threat to their growth. That’s more than inflation, tariffs, labor shortages, or regulatory burdens.

These USDA programs have historically supported rural businesses with capital tools specifically designed for smaller, community-rooted ventures. Shifting them to the SBA would consolidate…

in the world of SBA lending, where deals are layered with emotion, risk, and real human pressure. This formula falls short.

After several years of looser policies aimed at pandemic-era recovery, the SBA’s 7(a) loan program is heading back to fundamentals.

For the first time, the agency has announced plans to build an official broker directory, logging the names of anyone who assists in packaging, placing, or referring SBA 7(a) loans.

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.