On October 1, the Small Business Administration (SBA) introduced a major update to its 504 Loan Program, intended to simplify the process for small businesses to refinance existing debt. The 504 Loan Program provides long-term, fixed-rate financing for essential...
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The SBA is Launching a Working Capital Pilot Program. Here’s What Small Businesses Should Know
The Small Business Administration (SBA) plans to launch a working capital pilot program to support small businesses nationwide. This initiative will debut later this year and offer government-backed credit lines up to $5 million. Designed to be more appealing to...
SBA Loan Programs Get a Boost: Easier Access for Small Businesses
Driven by the goal of improving access to loans for small businesses, the Small Business Administration (SBA) has recently implemented considerable changes to its 7(a) and 504 loan programs. These revisions aim to simplify the loan application process, expand the pool...
SBA Changes for Independent Contractors and Sole Proprietors
The Small Business Administration (SBA) recently implemented changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) that affect self-employed individuals who applied for the loan. Sole proprietors and independent contractors have the ability to take advantage of full...
As Economic Relief Talks Stall, Try These Financial Resources for Small Businesses
The Covid-19 pandemic continues to create financial frustrations for small businesses nationwide. With talks of a second economic stimulus at a standstill among government leaders, small-business owners looking for financial assistance need to find additional...
PPP loan forgiveness guidance released (05-18-20)
The SBA has released the long-awaited loan forgiveness guidance and a Loan Forgiveness Application that Paycheck Protection Program borrowers will submit to their lenders. Here is what we learned: To apply for forgiveness of your PPP loan, you ( the borrower) must...