Small business lending

For many borrowers, near-guaranteed approvals and faster turnaround times are more important than the lower rates offered by banks and credit unions.

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

Acting CFPB Director Mick Mulvaney has dropped agency plans to crack down on overdraft programs and large marketplace lenders. Here's what else he's changing.

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.

The online business lender would have reported its second straight quarterly profit if not for one-time costs tied to layoffs and lease terminations.

Using Orchard’s data science smarts, Kabbage intends to offer new payment products to small businesses and loan portfolio insights to financial institution partners.

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

New Resource Bank and P2Bi are splitting the risk and revenue associated with asset-based loans.

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

As upstart companies mature, they face pressure to develop deeper relationships with their customers. That is leading some to offer to a wider range of products, including deposit accounts.