Updated SOP Guidelines Prompt SBA Lenders to Tighten Credit Criteria in 2025
In June 2025, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will implement significant revisions to its Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 50 […]
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SBA Loans Surge Among Minority-Owned Startups in 2025: Urban Entrepreneurs Lead the Charge
In 2025, minority-owned startups in the U.S. are driving historic SBA loan demand, with cities like Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, and
Why Fixed-Rate SBA Loans Are Booming in 2025: A Smart Move for Risk-Aware Entrepreneurs
With interest rate uncertainty looming large in 2025, small business owners across the U.S. are rethinking their financing strategies. Amid
Why SBA 504 Loan Applications Are Rising in Commercial Real Estate Sectors
In 2025, small business owners are turning to SBA 504 loans in record numbers to secure commercial properties. As interest
Startup Capital in 2025: How SBA Loan Fee Reinstatements Are Shaping the Future of Small Business Funding
Launching a small business in the U.S. has always required grit, vision—and capital. But in 2025, entrepreneurs face a new
SBA Lending Surges in Early 2025 with Near-Record Loan Approvals
the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has reported a significant surge in its flagship 7(a) loan program, signaling renewed optimism
National Small Business Week 2025: Celebrating Innovation, Community, and Entrepreneurial Spirit Nationwide
National Small Business Week (NSBW) 2025, observed from May 4–10, celebrates the resilience, innovation, and contributions of small businesses across
Lenders Urge SBA to Raise Fees and Tighten Loan Standards — What It Means for Small Business Borrowers in 2025
In 2025, lenders participating in the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) loan programs are pushing for sweeping changes to how federal
Small business owners are seeking smaller loans. Here’s why it’s becoming harder
Across the United States in 2025, a growing number of small business owners are turning to smaller loans to maintain
Entrepreneurs Struggle to Access Funding, Oppose Cuts to SBA
In 2025, U.S. entrepreneurs are facing significant challenges in accessing funding, particularly due to proposed cuts to the Small Business