Small business owners often consider repaying their SBA loans early to reduce interest costs. However, this decision depends on the type of loan and the business’s financial health. For example, SBA ...

PPP loans are fully forgivable if requirements are met. EIDL loans advance up to $15,000 don't require repayment. Other SBA ...

Explore the current interest rates for SBA-backed financing—including 7(a), 504 and microloans—and learn how these compare to traditional loan options Written By Written by Staff Senior Editor, Buy ...

A franchise location, while tied to a national or regional brand, is still a small business. It is up to the franchisee to find the necessary capital to open and operate. When it comes to financing ...

Processing and approvals for most SBA loans will stop during a government shutdown. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us when you ...

Leasing commercial space can appear to be the cheaper and simpler option for business owners. However, once you identify your optimal location and operations are standardized and primed for growth, ...

The ABJ 2025 list of SBA 504 third-party lenders focuses on banks that fund a portion of SBA-backed loans made in the Austin-area. Only lenders with local branches are considered for this list. Loan ...

The ABJ 2025 list of SBA 504 CDC lenders focuses on Certified Development Corps that fund a portion of SBA-backed loans made in the Austin-area. Only lenders with local branches are considered for ...

Like homeowners, small businesses with good credit can save some real money these days by refinancing their mortgages to take advantage of low-interest rates. A temporary federal program is designed ...