The best small business lenders have flexible business requirements, competitive rates and a variety of loan options ...

Many lenders require businesses to be at least two years old to be approved. If your company hasn’t reached that benchmark, there are online banks and alternative lenders that only require six months ...

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You might be able to refinance existing business debt using an SBA loan, but prepare to jump through a few hoops first. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...

SBA 7(a) and 504 loans can both be used to finance commercial real estate. Compare options to find the right fit for your business. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our ...

The Small Business Administration paid out more than $45 billion in loans to 85,000 small businesses in fiscal 2025.

Arvest Bank is offering assistance to customers affected by the federal government shutdown. Through its Arvest Assist ...

SBA is reminding eligible small businesses and nonprofit organizations in Louisiana of the Nov. 25 deadline to apply for low ...

The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved over $4.2 million in federal disaster loans for Northern Michigan residents and businesses affected by severe ice storms in March. As of Friday, Aug ...

Small businesses in the nation's capital and beyond say the government shutdown is taking a toll, but Congress seems no ...