The move would bar small businesses with any amount of ownership from green card holders from applying for the agency’s most popular small business loan program.

Starting March 1, the SBA will no longer guarantee loans for small businesses owned by foreign nationals, including green ...

The Small Business Administration said in a policy note that green card holders won’t be allowed to apply for SBA loans, ...

The restrictions are set to take effect March 1, 2026.

A new Small Business Administration policy taking effect March 1 will bar businesses with any legal permanent resident ownership from receiving SBA-backed loans, reversing longstanding eligibility rul ...

The latest directive, which takes effect in March, allows only U.S. citizens and nationals to seek government-guaranteed ...

Nearly 10% of SBA loan portfolios face immediate disqualification as new rules mandate 100% U.S. citizenship. Starting March ...

The agency delivered nearly 5,000 small business loans through its 7(a) and 504 programs to industry borrowers in fiscal year 2025, data show.

Flexible Credit Line Supports Expansion and Job CreationWASHINGTON, Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Small ...

Growth requires capital. Whether you’re expanding facilities, acquiring a competitor or building a stronger balance sheet for the next quarter, businesses need a strong financing strategy to fund ...

SBA loans vs. business lines of credit: Which is best for small businesses? All businesses need funds to operate, but sometimes small businesses may need a financial boost to jump-start growth or get ...