Small business

The regional bank is working with customers to help develop and launch new products, including a small-business credit card.

The legislation would ban legal clauses that force small-business borrowers to give up their right to court proceedings before obtaining a loan.

The House Financial Services Committee chairman said "so far, the United States Senate has done nothing" on a bill that passed the House with over 400 votes.

As the economy softens, traditional banks have an opportunity to win back market share from fintech competitors.

An international move or a business expansion can bring on unexpected challenges that existing processing relationships can’t handle, according to Ralph Dangelmaier, CEO of BlueSnap.

Lenders fear the agency's rule could make most poultry producers ineligible for 7(a) loans.

Credit unions are well positioned to serve small businesses, but they'll lose that opportunity if they're not adequately protecting those members' cash flow.

A federal prohibition on marijuana has locked U.S. banks out of an industry surging toward $75 billion in sales. Who's catching that money? A small number of local credit unions, and the women who run their operations.

Big banks and fintechs are aggressively adding digital capabilities to process applications quickly, creating a sense of urgency for community banks.

Azlo, Bento, Bank Novo and other neobanks argue they are better at helping small businesses, giving them extra attention, technology and advice.