SBA loans are backed by the Small Business Administration, which guarantees up to 85% of loan amounts, reducing risk for lenders. There are three main SBA loan types: 7(a), 504 and microloans. Basic ...

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For small business owners, credit access can be a critical resource to help them achieve their ambitions in many ways and potentially much faster. It can make a startup’s entrepreneurial dreams come ...

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Small Business Administration loans are a great deal. They are federally guaranteed, profitable for banks, and a boon to both entrepreneurs and the overall economy (some 20% of the American labor ...

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The shutdown halts SBA lending, stalling new loans and reviews. Short delays are manageable, but a 30-day freeze could lead to deals falling apart. The federal government shut down at midnight on Oct.