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SBA 7(a) Lending by State: Latest Federal Data Synthesis
Federal data synthesis of SBA 7(a) loan distribution across all 50 states. FY2025 totals: 77,600 loans / $37B, with lender and regional patterns.
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Proprietary analysis of SBA approval rates, merchant cash advance pricing, lender benchmarks, and how U.S. small businesses actually access capital today.
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What's changing in SBA programs, Fed policy, and the lending market — synthesized from primary sources.
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Fed Stress Test Shows Banks Can Absorb $708B in Losses While Lending
The 2026 bank stress test confirms major U.S. banks can absorb $708 billion in losses while maintaining small business lending capacity.
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New SSBCI Tech Platform Cuts Small Business Loan Decisions to Minutes
Scale Link and Aspen Institute launch automated SSBCI loan guarantee platform using 85,000 CDFI records, cutting underwriting from weeks to minutes.
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SBA Opens Disaster Loan Center in Maui to Help Fire-Affected Businesses
The SBA opened a disaster loan outreach center in Kihei, Maui this week. Learn how affected businesses can access low-interest disaster loans.
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Small Business Confidence Stays Below Historical Average in May
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index for May 2026 landed at the 32nd percentile of historical readings. Learn what this means for your funding strategy.
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SBA Announces Major Agency Reorganization to Improve Small Business Services
The SBA reorganization 2026 modernizes agency operations to improve loan processing and service delivery for small business owners seeking financing.
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Honolulu Launches Micro-Loan Program for Small Businesses
Honolulu's new micro-loan program helps Hawaii small business owners access capital with simplified applications. Learn eligibility and how to apply.
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