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The Small Business Administration has rescinded part of the contracting authority of the U.S. Agency for International Development, taking the step just a day after putting federal contracting ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Natalie Madeira Cofield covers small business, entrepreneurship, and economic policy. While the shutdown debate in Washington ...

SBA loans have government backing that makes them less risky for lenders Matt Webber is an experienced personal finance writer, researcher, and editor. He has published widely on personal finance, ...

The Small Business Administration (SBA) backs various loans to reduce lender risk and improve capital access. Its most-used programs include 7(a) loans, 504 loans and microloans. Approved lenders, ...

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is moving full steam ahead with its promised 8(a) Program Audit. The 8(a) Program is designed to help small and disadvantaged businesses compete in the federal ...

Programs from the SBA and USDA offer affordable financing options. Government business loans are issued by banks and other lenders but partially guaranteed by agencies like the SBA and USDA. Multiple ...

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued formal guidance to SBA program officials reiterating, in alignment with policy changes ...

On December 5, 2025, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued formal data and document requests (linked here) to certified 8(a) Business Development Program participants. This follows SBA’s June ...

President Trump's fiscal 2026 budget provides $35 billion of funding authority for the SBA's flagship 7(a) program. It would be the fourth consecutive year 7(a) funding authority was set at $35 ...