New SBA lending program to start Feb. 28 with heavy restrictions

After months of waiting for the rules of a new lending program, most businesses will be left out in the cold because of strict restrictions.
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Businesses and lenders waiting for new SBA program

A 24-month business refinancing program through the SBA is already running down the clock, but businesses don't yet know if they can qualify.
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SBA lending programs to expand on February 15

The Small Business Administration is starting up two new lending programs that are aimed at increasing the number of small business loans.
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Is Applying For A Payday Loan Through A Direct Lender The Best Option?

Using a lender matching service can get you cash in as little as 2 hours. Direct lenders have a very high denial rate for applications.
Using a lender matching service can get you cash in as little as 2 hours. Direct lenders have a very high denial rate for applications.

Two thirds of low interest emergency SBA loans denied

Government loans intended to help homeowners and small businesses affected by disasters are being denied more than 60 percent of the time...
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Not enough good borrowers for small business loans

The government is set to vote on providing $300 billion to small businesses -- but banks say there aren't enough creditworthy small businesses. READ ON....
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SBA running out of low cost loans to businesses

The Small Business Administration's 7(a) loan program is running out of money -- so will it still be able to help business owners? READ ON...
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How Can Installment Loans Help Protect Your Credit Rating?

There are millions of people each year that ruin their credit score because they did not know they could use installment loans to pay their bills before defaulting.
There are millions of people each year that ruin their credit score because they did not know they could use installment loans to pay their bills before defaulting.

Short Term Bridge Loans offered to Florida businesses

Florida has allocated $50 million in "short term bridge loans" for businesses affected by the oil spill. These are in addition to SBA loans.
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Government Programs Help Small Export Businesses

The Export-Import Bank and the Small Business Administration help small businesses that are interested in exporting products.
Export cargo isnt just for big businesses (photo: flickr.com)