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 ...

The SBA delivered over $44 billion in loans nationwide in FY2025, with $1.2 billion in the Seattle District. Rural lending rose 20%, and manufacturers gained new access to capital under the Made in ...

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, ...

A locally produced webinar will focus Wednesday on the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 504 Loan Program. Vice President Lisa Carbajal at Cen Cal Business Finance Group will go over recent updates ...

The SBA 504 program significantly reduces that initial investment, preserving crucial funds for business operations and continued growth." The session will cover the specific eligibility requirements ...

The largest SBA 504 loan recipients in Kansas City received or were approved for loans through the Small Business Administration's 504 program from third quarter 2024 through second quarter 2025. The ...

The largest SBA 504 loan recipients in Hawaii received or were approved for loans through the Small Business Administration's 504 program from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2024. PBN's rankings included loan ...

As the federal government continues to grapple with budget impasses, the repercussions are rippling through the small-business financing world, particularly the Small Business Administration (SBA)’s ...

The agency just redrew a line that decides whether you’re expanding or starting fresh. That small change could reshape how entrepreneurs finance growth. Lost in the shuffle of the government shutdown, ...