SBA

Seacoast in Florida slashed the time it took to make 7(a) loans within months after establishing a partnership with an online lending startup.

The legislation, which still needs Senate approval, would let the head of the Small Business Administration raise the program's cap in periods of heavy demand.

An SBA watchdog's investigation into chicken farms may ensnare other small businesses.

Expanding SBA funding and providing additional Community Reinvestment Act credit could help boost female entrepreneurs.

A plan to bring in banks was created right after last summer’s hurricane devastation, but the magnitude of those storms, government dawdling on the issue and lenders’ reluctance to participate are key reasons zero loans have been made under the program.

OP Bancorp in Los Angeles aims to raise $20 million to fund organic growth and acquisitions.

Seacoast Commerce is San Diego is already one of the biggest Small Business Administration lenders — half the loans on its books are tied to SBA programs. But will its underwriting hold up outside its traditional markets?

The credit union’s members want products to help with cash flow, working capital and business expansion

The proposed legislation would give the agency authority to increase funding for the 7(a) program — with several caveats designed to manage exposure.

The proposed legislation would give the agency authority to increase funding for the 7(a) program — with several caveats designed to manage exposure.