New SBA loan rules took effect October 1, 2026, tightening acquisition loans and investor rules while waiving fees for ...

The 10% down payment is firm for new owners. A new owner buying a business (an initial acquisition) must inject at least 10% of the total project cost, and the lender can’t reduce it. Seller notes on ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. SBA loan rules are changing significantly on Oct. 1, 2026. The Trump administration is ...

Kiah Treece is a former attorney, small business owner and personal finance coach with extensive experience in real estate and financing. Her focus is on demystifying debt to help consumers and ...

WSJ Buy Side is The Wall Street Journal’s research and commerce team. Our commerce content is distinct from our newsroom coverage. We earn a commission from some links in our articles. Learn more. The ...

The United States Small Business Administration (SBA) offers several loan programs to support small businesses, including emergency relief loans and traditional financing options. If you’re looking ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Preview this article 1 min Borrowers will have to face some ...

Mix it all together, and you’ve got a hurricane—maybe. Even when all these factors come together, a hurricane doesn’t always develop. Hurricanes are powerhouse weather events that suck heat from ...

Federally-backed loans doled out by small-business lending companies have defaulted at a substantially higher rate compared to traditional lenders over the last decade, according to a new report from ...

Dedicated to strengthening small businesses across our community, the Kansas SBDC at WSU provides comprehensive support to help small business leaders achieve their dreams and drive economic growth.

Much-needed aid is on the way to parts of Indiana most affected by flooding.

The Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy now says only 4,000 to 6,000 companies would become small businesses, not the 115,000 originally estimated. The Small Business Administration’s ...