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USDA Revokes Approved Lender Status of Ten OneRD Lenders
USDA revokes approved lender status from its OneRD Guaranteed Lending Program after citing $620M in delinquent loans and significant noncompliance.
May 26


A Family Affair in Fraud: Sentenced for $11.5M in Pandemic Loans
Four defendants sentenced to federal prison for a massive $11.5M PPP and EIDL fraud involving 120 pandemic loans. Get the full case breakdown and analysis.
Feb 13


Brokers Expo 2025 recap | SBA contradicts itself on fees
Top observations from Brokers Expo NYC 2025, where the business funding industry came together this week to network and learn from some of the top experts in the industry.
Additionally, what is happening at the SBA that they have reversed the reinstatement of Upfront fees for Borrowers, to now waive them for manufacturers? I talk about the hypocrisy and politics involved.
Sep 19, 2025


Former SBA Loan Officer Among Three Women Pleading Guilty in COVID Loan Fraud Cases
The Department of Justice announced last week that three women, including former SBA Loan Officer Rena Barrett, have pleaded guilty in separate COVID-19 relief fraud schemes that have become all too familiar at this point. These cases, prosecuted in the Northern District of Georgia, demonstrate both the scale of pandemic-era fraud and the government’s ongoing push to hold offenders accountable.
Aug 19, 2025


Discussing Texas HB 700, 7(a) Loan Agent bill, and broker best practices
Discussing current regulatory news, including the important bill HB 700 in Texas and the 7(a) Loan Agent Oversight Act (H.R. 1804), the tech business loan brokers need to know about, and other best practices for brokers with Jerry Cocuzzo of FundAll Capital and John DiCanio of Fund My Biz.
Jun 16, 2025


SBA Introduces New Anti-Fraud Measures: Key Points and What You Need to Know
The SBA is taking steps to strengthen the integrity of its loan programs with the implementation of new anti-fraud measures. These changes are being introduced with the stated support of the Department of Government Efficiency.
Apr 14, 2025


SBA Reinstates Guarantee Fees Effective March 27th
According to SBA notice 5000-865758, loans that have not received SBA authorization by 11:59 PM EST on March 26th will be subject to the...
Mar 24, 2025


Saturday Business & Finance Brief: SBA Cuts, Market Warnings, and FinCEN Shakeup
From major job cuts at the Small Business Administration to concerns over market blind spots and a major regulatory reversal on ownership...
Mar 22, 2025


Biz2Credit CEO recommendations for SBA improvement
Rohit Arora, a Forbes Senior Contributor and CEO of small business financing platform Biz2Credit, discusses SBA improvement...
Dec 7, 2024


Weekend update: SBA Capital Impact Report & Podcast, Kapitus acquisition, & Fundbox B2B Power Partner
Dropping in on the weekend with a few stories that came out after our Thursday newsletter about the SBA Capital Impact report, a Kapitus...
Oct 26, 2024


SBA Disaster Loan Program Depleted: A Call to Action for Congress and Communities
The Small Business Administration's (SBA) disaster loan program has officially exhausted its funds, leaving many Americans in a precarious..
Oct 16, 2024


Refinancing Made Easy: How the SBA is Lowering Costs for Small Businesses
Easier Refinancing: Small businesses will find it simpler to refinance physical property such as land, machinery, or facilities.
Oct 2, 2024


The SBA Loan Nightmare: Joseph Carpenter's Story
They put the burden of proof on the person they're accusing of having the loan.
Aug 26, 2024


What You Need to Know About the SBA's New Licenses
The recent Federal Register Notification regarding the Small Business Lending Company (SBLC) Application Process is poised to impact the...
Aug 13, 2024


SBA to launch new working capital pilot program
SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman announced that this working capital pilot program will be launched in the coming months to...
Jun 5, 2024


Breaking Barriers in Small Business Lending: SBA's Latest Move
In a move that could prove pivotal for America's small business landscape, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is establishing...
Dec 15, 2023
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