Program is shrinking as compliance rules reshape who can access federal contracts, raising questions about opportunity and participation.

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Recent SBA loan changes usher in a return to stricter underwriting and a more rigorous application process. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

Starting March 1, the SBA will no longer guarantee loans for small businesses owned by foreign nationals, including green ...

The Small Business Administration is overhauling its Community Advantage loan program, the latest in a series of changes the agency has made in the last few months. Through the Community Advantage ...

The Small Business Administration’s recent financial performance has made it a prime target for Republican lawmakers as well as former Sen. Kelly Loeffler, the agency's administrator-nominee. The ...

SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler said an immediate fee increase was necessary to boost revenue collected by its flagship 7(a) program. The Small Business Administration, saying that it needs to shore ...

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued formal guidance to SBA program officials reiterating, in alignment with policy changes ...

A combination of reduced loan fees, rising delinquencies and backlogged loan buybacks are plaguing the popular program. The Small Business Administration’s flagship 7(a) loan program lost hundreds of ...