SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration announced low-interest federal disaster loans for various California businesses due to droughts beginning in October. Below is a press ...

Nonprofit So Cal CDC focuses on community with SBA loans The number of Small Business Administration (SBA) loans surged last year in Orange County, though the total dollar value dropped. SBA lending ...

The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved California state officials’ request for federal disaster relief for businesses in downtown Los Angeles impacted by a series of recent protests ...

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that it has extended the disbursement period for Los Angeles County wildfire survivors with ...

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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 ...

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The SBA’s new SOP shifts more responsibility to lenders and requires stricter documentation on equity, collateral and eligibility. Franchisors must be listed in the SBA Franchise Directory by July 31, ...