Small businesses feeling pinch of government shutdown

When the government shuts down, the Small Business Administration stops processing new loans and approving routine ...

How a shutdown delays government-backed loan approvals. What to know.

Small business borrowers in need of financing should work with their lender to identify alternative sources, experts said.

Here’s How a Government Shutdown Affects Small Businesses, From Loans to Foot Traffic

During a shutdown, new SBA 7 (a) or 504 loans are not processed, which could affect other areas, impacting new purchases, ...
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Some small business owners say federal loan program offers too little too late

Small business owners are concerned that a federal loan program, the Economic Injury Disaster Loan, is providing too little money – too late. The delay, and the diminished funding, are leaving some ...

Policy experts unimpressed with SBA’s ‘record’ capital delivered to small businesses

The Small Business Administration announced it will close Fiscal Year 2025 with record-breaking capital delivered to small ...

What the Federal Reserve's Expected Interest Rate Change Means for Small Businesses

Discover how Federal Reserve interest rate moves affect small business borrowing, cash flow, and growth, plus strategic steps ...

Trump Administration Considers Selling Federal Student Loan Debt To Private Market, Report Says

The Trump administration is considering selling parts of its $1.6 trillion portfolio of student loan debt to the private ...
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Shutdown could soon impact Wisconsin workers, businesses, and consumers

As the federal government shutdown continues with no clear end in sight, the effects could soon reach Wisconsin — hitting ...