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 ...

Securing funds to get a small business started or keep a floundering small business afloat can be a challenge if you turn to ...

Common factors business lenders might consider.

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Understand the essentials of SBA-backed lending—program types, application processes and how these loans can support business growth Written By Written by Staff Senior Editor, Buy Side Miranda Marquit ...

You may be able to finance your next business truck, van or car using an SBA commercial vehicle loan. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

Securing funding for a brand-new business can feel like walking into a room without knowing which switch turns on the lights. Every decision feels weighty. But here’s one that really holds weight: ...

After claiming to have found hundreds of millions of dollars in questionable loans, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has instituted some changes to how loan applications will be handled ...

Matthew R. Meehan is a leading finance expert and CEO of Shield Advisory Group. He specializes in helping SMEs access credit and capital. For many business owners, a liquidity event, whether it’s ...

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