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On March 4, 2026, the U.S. Small Business Administration initiated termination proceedings against 628 companies participating in the federal government’s 8(a) Business Development Program.

In this week's podcast, we catch up on the new SBA policies that are preventing non-citizens from obtaining SBA 7 (a) and 504 loans, with Chris Tomlinson from Optimum Bank.

The SBA will require 100% U.S. citizen or U.S. national ownership for SBA 7(a) and 504 loans starting March 1, 2026, excluding green card holders.

New 2025 data on SBA 7(a) loan performance reveals massive gaps in default rates by industry. See why trucking and restaurants are spiking, while healthcare remains nearly bulletproof.

The SBA has suspended nearly 7,000 Minnesota borrowers following a $400M fraud crackdown. We analyze if this is a standard cleanup or a political siege.

Barry Sloane, President, Chairman, and CEO of NewtekOne, highlighted the company's exceptional track record in loan performance. He noted...

Easier Refinancing: Small businesses will find it simpler to refinance physical property such as land, machinery, or facilities.

SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman announced that this working capital pilot program will be launched in the coming months to...

Glenn Giro, Vice President, SBA Lending Officer with Huntington National Bank, joins us today to discuss SBA loans and more.